VELOCITÁ e PROTEZIONE per i PC Windows 10 e Windows 11 con Glasswire: il firewall IMPERDIBILE!

Summary

The video script discusses the benefits of using GlassWire alongside Windows Defender for enhanced firewall protection on Windows 10 and 11. It highlights GlassWire's ability to provide real-time monitoring and control over applications accessing the internet, manage bandwidth consumption, and offer detailed insights into network traffic. The tutorial also guides viewers on how to download, install, and configure GlassWire for optimal use.

Takeaways

• 😀 Windows Defender is recommended as a firewall for Windows 10 and Windows 11, but it has limitations in configuration and control.
• 🔒 GlassWire is presented as an additional firewall that can overlay Windows Defender, providing more control and visibility.
• 💻 GlassWire allows users to monitor and manage applications connecting to the internet in real-time, which is not possible with Windows Defender alone.
• 🌐 GlassWire provides insights into bandwidth usage by different processes, helping manage internet speed and data consumption.
• 🛠️ The installation process for GlassWire is straightforward, involving downloading the software, agreeing to terms, and following the installation prompts.
• 📊 GlassWire offers a 'Traffic monitor' feature that displays real-time upload and download data, enhancing network management.
• 🌍 The software also shows where the connected hosts or remote servers are located and the type of traffic passing through various applications.
• 🔍 GlassWire includes a network scanner that provides the status of network adapters, further aiding in network management.
• 📚 Users can access a log of network activity and analyze past events, providing a comprehensive view of network usage.
• 🏖️ The creator mentions taking a break for some 'dancer programming' until the end of August, hinting at a temporary reduction in video content.

Q & A

What is the primary recommendation for a firewall on Windows 10 and Windows 11?

The primary recommendation is Windows Defender, as it is considered to perform all its tasks perfectly.

What is the main flaw of Windows Defender according to the script?

The main flaw of Windows Defender is the lack of configuration and control possibilities, specifically in terms of real-time monitoring of applications connecting to the internet and managing bandwidth consumption.

Why is GlassWire being presented as an alternative to Windows Defender?

GlassWire is presented as an alternative because it offers greater control and visibility over applications connecting to the internet and allows management of bandwidth consumption, which Windows Defender lacks.

How can GlassWire be downloaded and installed?

GlassWire can be downloaded by searching for 'digital gentleman' in a search engine, navigating to the first result, and downloading the program from the provided link. Installation involves opening the downloaded file, agreeing to make changes to the device, and following the prompts to complete the installation.

What is the purpose of the 'gw Score' in GlassWire?

The 'gw Score' in GlassWire indicates the reliability of a process, with green indicating reliable processes, yellow indicating dubious reliability, and red indicating potentially malicious processes.

How can you manage internet access for processes in GlassWire?

To manage internet access for processes in GlassWire, you can simply move the selector for a process to 'off' to block internet access, and move it back to 'on' to reactivate access.

What features does GlassWire offer to help manage bandwidth usage?

GlassWire shows the amount of bandwidth used by each process in the 'Traffic in' and 'Traffic out' columns, allowing users to identify and manage processes that consume too much bandwidth.

How can you customize the settings in GlassWire?

You can customize settings in GlassWire by accessing the settings through the right-click menu on the GlassWire icon, where you can disable tray notifications and change the language.

What is the significance of the 'Traffic monitor' section in GlassWire?

The 'Traffic monitor' section in GlassWire provides real-time data on upload and download consumption of bandwidth, helping users to monitor and manage their internet usage.

How does GlassWire impact the performance of a computer?

GlassWire has a negligible impact on system performance, occupying only 65 MB of RAM, making it suitable even for slower machines.

Outlines

00:00

🖥️ Windows Defender vs. GlassWire Firewall

The speaker discusses the default Windows Defender firewall and its limitations, particularly in terms of configuration and control. They recommend GlassWire as a supplementary tool to provide more detailed monitoring and control over internet connections. The process of downloading and installing GlassWire is outlined, including navigating to the DigitalMan website, searching for the software, and following the installation steps. The speaker also mentions their attire as an American tourist due to the studio's high temperature.

05:02

🔍 Exploring GlassWire's Features and Settings

This paragraph delves into the main features of GlassWire, highlighting its ability to monitor and control internet access for various processes on the PC. The speaker explains how to block or allow internet access for specific processes and discusses the 'gw Score' which indicates the reliability of these processes. They also cover how to manage bandwidth usage and temporarily deactivate processes consuming too much bandwidth. Additional features include disabling notifications and changing the language to Italian. The speaker emphasizes GlassWire's light system footprint, occupying only 65 MB of RAM.

10:03

🌐 GlassWire's Comprehensive Network Monitoring

The speaker continues to describe GlassWire's capabilities, focusing on its real-time monitoring of upload and download data, and its ability to show connections between applications and remote servers. They mention the statistical analysis of data traffic and the option to review logs of network activity. The paragraph also includes a network scanner feature that displays the status of network adapters. The speaker concludes by recommending GlassWire for anyone looking to manage their internet traffic more effectively and invites feedback from the community. They also mention upcoming plans for the channel, including a temporary programming schedule due to personal commitments and vacations.

Keywords

💡Firewall

A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. In the video, the term is central as the speaker discusses the use of Windows Defender as a firewall and introduces GlassWire as an additional tool for more granular control over network traffic.

💡Windows Defender

Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus and firewall software in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The video script emphasizes its effectiveness but also points out its limitations in terms of configurability and real-time monitoring, which is a key theme in the video.

💡GlassWire

GlassWire is a network monitoring tool that provides users with detailed insights into their network activity. The video script introduces it as a solution to the limitations of Windows Defender, allowing users to have more control and visibility over their network traffic.

💡Configuration

Configuration refers to the arrangement or settings of a system or software. In the context of the video, the lack of configuration options in Windows Defender is highlighted as a drawback, prompting the recommendation of GlassWire for more customizable network control.

💡Bandwidth Consumption

Bandwidth consumption is the amount of data transferred across a network in a given period. The video discusses the inability of Windows Defender to control bandwidth usage, which GlassWire can help manage, making it a relevant concept in the script.

💡Real-time Account

A real-time account refers to the immediate and ongoing monitoring of activities. The video mentions the inability of Windows Defender to provide a real-time account of applications connecting to the internet, which is a feature that GlassWire offers.

💡gw Score

The 'gw Score' in GlassWire is a metric that indicates the reliability of a process. The video describes it as a feature that helps users understand the trustworthiness of processes running on their computer, with color-coded indicators for reliability.

💡Traffic Monitor

Traffic Monitor in GlassWire is a feature that allows users to see real-time data usage by applications. The video script mentions this as one of the key features of GlassWire, allowing users to manage their bandwidth more effectively.

💡Network Scanner

A network scanner is a tool that maps all the devices on a network. In the video, the network scanner in GlassWire is highlighted as a feature that provides users with information about the status of their network adapters.

💡RAM

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the hardware in a computing device that temporarily stores data. The video script mentions the low RAM usage of GlassWire, emphasizing its lightweight nature and suitability for even the slowest machines.

💡Upgrade

An upgrade refers to the process of enhancing a product or software to a higher standard or version. The video script mentions the possibility of upgrading from the free version of GlassWire to a paid version to unlock additional features, which is part of the video's message about the software's flexibility.

Highlights

Windows Defender is the recommended firewall for Windows 10 and Windows 11 due to its effectiveness.

Windows Defender lacks configuration and control capabilities, which is a significant flaw.

GlassWire is introduced as an alternative firewall that complements Windows Defender.

GlassWire provides real-time monitoring and control over applications connecting to the internet.

GlassWire allows control over bandwidth consumption, which can affect internet speed.

The process of downloading GlassWire involves using a search engine and navigating to the official website.

GlassWire can be downloaded from the official website or through a search engine result.

Installation of GlassWire involves agreeing to terms and proceeding through a series of prompts.

GlassWire's interface includes a switch to enable or disable the firewall.

The 'gw Score' feature in GlassWire assesses the reliability of processes.

GlassWire displays the amount of bandwidth used by each process.

Users can block internet access for specific processes through GlassWire.

GlassWire settings allow disabling of tray notifications to reduce distractions.

GlassWire can be set to display in different languages, such as Italian.

GlassWire's free version is feature-rich and suitable for most users.

The Traffic monitor section in GlassWire shows real-time upload and download consumption.

GlassWire provides a network scanner to check the status of network adapters.

GlassWire's impact on system performance is minimal, using only 65 MB of RAM.

The speaker will be less active until the end of August due to video posting and personal commitments.

Transcripts

[Music] when some customer asks me which firewall to use on Windows 10 and

Windows 11 I generally answer without a shadow of a doubt that it is Windows Defender And in fact

I have always recommended the same thing to you here on this channel But then why do you

I'm presenting another firewall, well the issue is a little more delicate than how I

presented it. Let me explain better. Windows Defend is a Wall file that performs all

its tasks perfectly. However, its big flaw is the lack of a certain possibility

of configuration and control What does this mean This means that we cannot

have a real-time account of the applications on our computer that are

currently connecting to the internet unless we use external programs and above all

we do not have the possibility of control our bandwidth consumption which

also translates into a slowdown in our internet speed and so what is the solution to install

this beautiful firewall called Call glasswire which is actually a firewall and is not

a firewall In the sense that we go simply to overlay Windows Defender as we will see

allowing us greater control So why not take advantage of it and so if you feel

ready let's get started in case you were wondering I'm dressed like an American tourist

on holiday simply because in the studio where I record there are about 89 g and despite

having turned on the fan I'm even sweating the water of baptism. But let's come to us and

see how to download this program. The procedure will always be the same and therefore we will open

our browser and type in the search engine. digital gentleman, let's carry out

our search and refer to the first result, that is, the one relating to the domain www.

manmodelli downloads on the page that will open we go down a little further

until we find this download here, the one called Glass Wire in case this

download is not present on the page Don't worry, you will need to go to the top

right on this lens enlargement click on it and in the search box

type the same thing, i.e. glasswire, press enter to search

and you will find the program here, just click to see that the

download will start immediately Here it is, our program has been downloaded, let's do it a click to open

the compressed folder and we close the browser window behind it as you can see inside the

folder there is a single file to install this program We will double click

on it and after a few seconds we will be asked to agree that the appropriate changes are made

to the device which we will confirm with the yes button. We wait a few seconds and

we will see the installation screen appear before proceeding. However, we can close the

compressed folder which is located behind it and which we no longer need to continue with the installation.

we click on the Next button we accept the terms of the license agreement by ticking the relevant

box and clicking on Next again we can leave all the options exactly

as they are and click on Next again also in this case we click on Next without changing

anything and finally without changing the installation path we click on the Install button,

we wait just a few seconds and we will see that our Glass Wire will be installed on our

computer. That's it, as you can see, a glasswire icon appears directly on our desktop now

we can leave the check mark on the Run Glass Wire and finally click on the Finish button

Ok all we have to do at this point is leave the Advanced features option checked and

click on the Start button Glass Wire Here our program opens Let's see

in detail what it is telling us And here we are in the main window of the program

what is called glasswire protect when we are on this section we have

general control of the entire firewall the first thing we need to make sure is that this switch

is set to on because this means that both glasswire and the Windows firewall

are doing their duty at the same time in case the firewall is set to off you

just need to click here and move this switch to on a little further down in the same window

we will find the list of all the processes present on our PC which in At the

moment they have access to the internet, their management is really very simple. To block the

internet access of any process, we just need to move its selector to off. Naturally, to

reactivate access we will do the reverse operation and move the selector back to

on. the second column is extremely interesting and is called gw Score let's take a look

inside it we can understand the reliability of a process these As you can see they are all

very reliable processes We understand this from the fact that the little men inside are all of them

green in color While if the little men become yellow it means that we are faced

with trials of dubious reliability and if by chance the little men were instead

red in color we will be faced with trials potentially for Iosi in this case the first

thing to do It will be, as we saw before, deactivating the relevant process. The

Traffic in and traffic out columns instead show us how much bandwidth is used or how much data

passes in and out through the relevant processes when we

realize that a process uses a lot of bandwidth and that it is not useful to keep it active at that moment for

example because we are playing or we need to transfer

data at maximum speed with another application we can temporarily deactivate the process that takes up

too much bandwidth Here I am I have temporarily moved to the side left because there were two

very important things that I almost forgot to show you. Let's move down here to

the apex that allows us to show the hidden icons. Let's click on it and locate

the glasswire icon. Once identified, click on the button. right-click

and let's choose the settings item. Once opened, the advice I give you is to disable and

then uncheck this item here, the one that says enable tray notifications,

click on ok. And we will have deactivated the annoying ones because they are simply very frequent

notifications that appear at the bottom right of the screen every time a new program

connects to the internet, this is of course an optional choice but I personally prefer

to deactivate them because they are normally extremely frequent as I told you the second piece of advice

I want to give you requires us to go back to showing the hidden icons as we did

before and once again click with the right button on the glasswire icon here, in fact,

we will also have the possibility to change the language since our glasswire can also speak

Italian, so click on Italian and we will be required to click on the Ok button

to restart glasswire which once restarted will speak the Italian language to be a

free version of this software I must say that it is very rich in features Naturally

if you want you can also upgrade it to the paid version and the features will become even

more more if, in fact, we move here to the top left in the Traffic monitor section we can

see the real-time upload and download consumption of our bandwidth and by moving

instead to this central icon we will have a series of interesting data. First of all we will know how much

data the various applications secondly we will be able to see where the hosts are located or the

remote servers with which they connect What type of traffic passes through the various applications

always in a statistical sense and once again in a statistical sense How much is sent to the various

nations in terms of traffic we have then the possibility here at the top to analyze

the log of everything that happened and finally we have a network scanner that shows us

the status of the various network adapters This is a software that I like for several reasons. The first

is that as you can see the Windows firewall remains active on your machine and so you can

enjoy the 360° protection of Windows Defender but have a greater awareness of everything

that happens on your computer and above all the ability to literally manage any application in

real time as if this were not enough the weight of this

program is literally negligible in fact it only occupies 65 m of RAM and therefore even

on the slowest machines it absolutely does not burden its functioning. In short, it is

a software that if you want to have better and more careful management of your internet traffic

absolutely cannot be missing, it is a Mandra Cata No no no Jokes aside it's really an

extremely interesting program. In my opinion I invite you to try it if you feel like it and always if you feel

like it let me know in the comments how you found it since I'm very curious to have feedback

from the community But let's get to us these days there will be some

dancer programming at least until the end of August and this for two reasons. Firstly because I'm

waiting for our foil to finish and I'm posting some of the videos all over the world. 'another

format on our second Super secret channel which is called the dark side and which is so

secret that I'll leave the link for you in the description of this video and then because the month of

August would be my holiday month even if to be honest I have very little vacation time left because

I have several refresher courses to do and some personal things too that I never have

time to do during the year but in any case we always move forward and videos and contents of

all kinds will never be missing what is missing today are the thanks that

I promised to some because for technical reasons I had to move the video that I had

already recorded which should have been released today to Sunday so you can find

almost all the thanks there except one because this can never be missing and it's the thanks intended

precisely for you who watched this video, you kept me company during these

minutes and having said this, all I have to do is say hello and give you a meeting as usual, see you next time