4 posts tagged with "new feature"

NETworkManager introduces a new feature, the Firewall. You can now manage Windows Firewall rules created by NETworkManager directly from within the app — no more jumping between MMC snap-ins for day-to-day tasks.

This is especially useful if you frequently spin up local services (lab environments, dev boxes, game servers, small internal tools) and need a quick and repeatable way to open or block ports, restrict traffic to specific IP ranges, or scope rules to profiles like Domain, Private, or Public.

NETworkManager now supports system-wide policies, giving administrators centralized control over application settings across all users on a machine. This feature is available since the pre-release version 2026.02.19.0 and can now be tested.

NETworkManager 2025.10.18.0 brings a streamlined approach to profile management with the introduction of Tags and Filtering.

You can now add or remove tags directly within each profile, making it effortless to organize and quickly locate your hosts and networks.

NETworkManager 2025.8.10.0 introduced a new feature, the Hosts File Editor. You can now easily manage and edit your system's hosts file in a user-friendly interface.

As a sysadmin or developer, you often need to modify the hosts file in order to override DNS settings for specific domains, redirect traffic, or test websites locally.