That's a fair point, but you gotta start somewhere (if you have an interest and an inkling that is) or just give in and let them take what they want. I started

That's a fair point, but you gotta start somewhere (if you have an interest and an inkling that is) or just give in and let them take what they want. I started by configuring it to block everything by default and white listing the traffic I wanted to allow. Most systems will log dropped or anomalous traffic so its very easy to work out what traffic needs to be allowed when some new game's multiplayer features don't work as expected. And as an added bonus you learn a lot about networking at the same time, possibly opening up new career opportunities. It might not be for everyone but if you value your privacy you owe it to yourself to explore your options. I suggest the Sophos UTM if you're just starting off, the UI is very friendly and helpful. http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/unified-threat-management/demo.aspx http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/unified-threat-manageme...