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Micro SnitchGlassWire is recommended for users who prioritize security and want detailed visibility into network activity, including those who manage small to medium-sized networks, privacy-conscious individuals, and anyone interested in monitoring their data consumption.
Based on our record, Micro Snitch should be more popular than GlassWire. It has been mentiond 4 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
Also running Microsnitch - https://obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html. Source: over 3 years ago
I got Micro Snitch [1] as part of a bundle with Little Snitch years ago and have just had it running for cases like this. I'm fortunate to not have run into this issue, but I like the peace of mind of knowing exactly if I do. [1]: https://obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html. - Source: Hacker News / over 3 years ago
> … 'coreaudiod', because it apparently is constantly listening to the microphone built in near the keyboard and spending cpu cycles trying to filter out background noise. Apparently running the signal desktop app in the background is enough to keep coreaudiod constantly wasting battery. Because signal is open and has been granted permissions for microphone and speakers, even if no call session is open? There’s... - Source: Hacker News / over 3 years ago
Do not use them! Apple doesn’t recommend anything thicker than a sheet of paper. So, if you want a cover, cut a piece of Post-it note or something like that. You can also check out OverSight or Micro Snitch for a software approach to improved privacy. Source: almost 4 years ago
Don’t use netstat use Glasswire as it will help to monitor your network and let you know to where your data is being sent, including the file/service which is sending it. Source: over 2 years ago
I run the app behind pihole with sinkhole but if your looking to monitor the traffic it sends to see if its any good for you use something like glasswire.com The free version will allow you to monitor the outgoing traffic. Source: almost 3 years ago
Oversight - Get notified when an app accesses your Mac's camera or mic
TinyWall - Lightweight and non-intrusive firewall
Little Snitch - Little Snitch is a firewall application that monitors and controls outbound internet traffic.
Windows 10 Firewall Control - Windows 10 Firewall Control: simple and exhaustive solution for applications network activity controlling and monitoring.
Radio Silence - Radio Silence is a network monitor and firewall for the macOS. The software stops apps from making network connections. The firewall runs in the background and does not require an open window.
Windows Firewall Control - Windows Firewall Control is not the built in firewall system in the Windows operating systems.