I clean-installed Windows 11 Pro 24H2 and am currently using Microsoft Defender and Firewall. I am deciding between using my preferred Comodo Firewall only or pairing Microsoft Defender with WHHLight Tools or CyberLock. Standalone Microsoft Defender and the pairings slow down the system a bit, while Comodo Firewall runs light. I like WHHLight Tools, but I might choose CyberLock for alerts over silent blocks. I am also considering standalone CyberLock with Always ON mode and some tweaks.
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I'll configure UAC to "Always Notify" if I select any of the stated pairings.
I will either choose Comodo Firewall or CyberLock. Defender causes system slowdowns. It delays taskbar appearance on boot and sometimes makes Explorer slow and unresponsive. Some apps also take longer to start. I noticed a 2x increase in backup time.
I have a GlassWire Firewall license. If I opt for CyberLock (Always ON), its zero-trust, smart firewall, and firewall options in WhitelistCloud should be enough. Should I also use GlassWire?
Firefox's color settings are not as pleasant as Chrome's dark mode flag for websites, but I will switch to Firefox, as most sites I visit have dark mode.
I have a GlassWire Firewall license. If I opt for CyberLock (Always ON), its zero-trust, smart firewall, and firewall options in WhitelistCloud should be enough. Should I also use GlassWire?
Firefox's color settings are not as pleasant as Chrome's dark mode flag for websites, but I will switch to Firefox, as most sites I visit have dark mode.
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It's a matter of choice re: Glasswire. VS's smart firewall is similar to @Andy Ful's FWH tool. Glasswire will give you fine-grained control of WF.
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