Bandwidth monitoring software that detects unusual activity and integrates a firewall to prevent network access to any application.
Glasswire is an interesting mix of firewall control and bandwidth management that can give users an idea of what programs are sending data to online servers.
The program features an intuitive interface which provides lovely graphs and graphics without having to worry about technical terms and networking lingo.
Monitor packets and network traffic
With Glasswire, you get full access to a window on what applications are sending data to which servers. For example, you can view what your web browser is doing and how much data it is sending and when.
The program gives you a view of how much data has been sent and received over a period of time by using the slider at the bottom of the interface.
One important reason to use Glasswire is the fact that it can give you a real way to detect malware which sends and receives data with the "mother ship" and gives you details on which processes are using your network and when.
Prevent apps from accessing the Internet
The firewall section of Glasswire is also useful because it can stop programs from using the Internet connection.
The sheer amount of information that Glasswire provides is impressive and its use of colorful graphics can make monitoring Internet traffic a little bit fun.
Conclusion
To sum it up: Glasswire is an excellent network monitoring tool combined with a handy firewall application which provides you with a wealth of information.
Features of GlassWire
- Alerts: Get notified when an alert is triggered by unusual or suspicious activity.
- Application Monitor: Monitor which applications are using up your bandwidth.
- Bandwidth Monitor: Monitor your bandwidth usage and identify potential bottlenecks.
- DNS Security: Monitor DNS activity for malicious activity.
- Data Usage Monitor: Track your data usage over time.
- Firewall: Protect your computer from inbound and outbound connections.
- Network Lock: Block all network activity when you are away.
- Network Monitor: Monitor your network activity for unusual or suspicious activity.
- Network Profiles: Automatically switch between different network profiles.
- Network Time Machine: See a timeline of your network activity.
- Privacy: Protect your privacy by monitoring application activity.
- Remote Server Monitoring: Monitor remote servers and cloud applications.
- Stealth Mode: Hide your IP address from other computers on your network.
- Stealth Mode: Make GlassWire undetectable to other computers on your network.
Compatibility and License
Is GlassWire free?
GlassWire is provided under a freeware license on Windows from network auditing software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.4.694 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can GlassWire run on?
GlassWire can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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