Would indeed be a great feature. I support this . That, on top of Glasswire 'Ask To Connect', would probably be all I would want on top of Windows Firewall - rather than an use additional program like WFC. @_CyberGhosT_ Do you have Glasswire Firewall set to 'Ask To Connect' or do you let WFC handle that? Maybe worth posting your request on the Glasswire Forum.
I realized they have a forum, I put down the one hitter i'm ok now. lol I posted over there. With WFC sleeping right now I have Glasswire set to "Ask" @Peter2150 Yes Paid not free.
Hi Cyberghost It's not a cheap software. Do you think there is significant gain over Privatewall which is working well for me?
Here ya go, check out Ken's reply and mine lol https://forum.glasswire.com/t/improvement-request/5261/6
FWIW: (I am not familiar with this site but appears legit.) GlassWire Pro - 3 PCs - Lifetime License - $29.00 (Reg. $99.99) https://deals.pocketnow.com/sales/glasswire-pro-lifetime-license-2?scsonar=1
I grabbed the $29 deal over at ghacks deals. https://deals.ghacks.net/sales/glasswire-pro-lifetime-license-2 That's legit! GlassWire Pro is looking good here!
But what is so cool about this app? I still don't get it, do you see it as a true security tool, or you just like to monitor stuff, because with Win Firewall it's hard to do so?
I see it as a network dashboard, as well as a security tool, because of the detailed logging and alerts. It's good to know what's using my network. I use sysinternals tcpview, wireshark, and other tools as well. But GlassWire is such a no-brainer, that you really would never need to use another tool, unless you were trying to do some detailed packet analysis. It's also a great front end for the Windows built-in Firewall. It adds the additional rules for inbound/outbound application blocking for you, so yup, that's a big time saver! My favorite features: 'Ask to connect' (default deny outbound) - optionally you can use 'click to block' mode, and then click to block any you wish after you see the first access alert (default allow outbound) Alerts tab - all alerts can be individually enabled/disabled in settings, and they are nicely logged in their own tab Application version change alerts (good for keeping up with app auto-updates) While you were away alerts (apps that accessed network during idle time) Usage tab - view apps and traffic for selected time periods Network tab - See all devices wired and wireless connected to your network, IP, MAC address, vendor ID The graph looks cool, but I use it the least.
You have a good memory . I don't know actually because Glasswire is still uninstalled on that machine. Also, ReHIPS is disabled.
Plus the free version does not have a "kill all connections" feature which I consider essential for a true firewall. Acadia EDIT: https://forum.glasswire.com/uploads.../effcfc6c3007c6d2bb35cc7f76b67eb4e1b9ffd2.png
The free version is fine if you are OK with default allow outbound traffic. It is still a good monitor and logging tool. But for $29 you get default outbound deny and the lockdown feature that you mentioned.
If PW is working for you, I say no. PW is excellent still. I played with Glasswire a bit but, I do not see the need. Personal preference.
OK thanks for the clear review. It seems like a nice tool, but I wonder if I really need it. Perhaps the "network traffic logging" with history might come in handy, but it's quite hard to spot suspicious network connections. I have some of the same features in SpyShelter, but it's not as comprehensive as GlassWire.
This update caused problems for me (OTT install, FW set to 'Ask To Connect'). I could not access any web pages so I had to restore an image. Have posted on their forum. Maybe it's some interaction with other security softs, but I had no warnings, nor have I had issues before this. Just a warning to others to be cautious, and consider imaging before updating.