Here are the possible solutions for computer network protocols that block unauthorized actions and a hint to four sections of this puzzle clue
Answer
Clue
Relevancy
firewalls
Clue
Computer network protocols that block unauthorized actions, and a hint to four sections of this puzzle
Definition
FIREWALL, to install software that protects a network against unauthorized users
aande
Clue
"Dog the Bounty Hunter" network, and a hint to the theme in this puzzle's four longest answers
facingthemusic
Clue
Confronting unpleasant consequences of one's actions (and a hint to this puzzle's theme)
diacritic
Clue
Mark that appears four times in this puzzle (hint: the baseball player who's the answer to this puzzle uses one, too)
Definition
distinguishing
woodfinish
Clue
Butcher-block application, and a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
clue
Clue
Hint (and a hint to this puzzle's theme)
Definition
to obtain guiding information
pal
Clue
NTSC alternati...oh wait, no one else cares about analog television protocols and their effect on the framerates of classic video games. Let's just go with [Bud] for this clue
Definition
to associate as friends
update
Clue
Computer download ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme