Video Overview: Fort Firewall for Windows

Introduction

• Presenter introduces a more powerful and user-friendly firewall program called Fort for Windows.
• Fort is a free and open-source program available on GitHub.
• Offers better control over applications' internet usage compared to Windows Firewall.

Key Features of Fort

• Download and Installation:

  • Accessible on GitHub and actively maintained (updated 3 weeks ago).
  • Available in three versions: Windows x86, ARM, and 64-bit.
  • Recommended versions for different Windows operating systems:
    • 64-bit for Windows 10/11.
    • ARM for ARM devices.
    • x86 for older versions like Windows 7.
  • Installation process: straightforward with "next, next, next" installation steps.
  • Portable version available for portable use.

• User Interface and Control:

  • Sits in the system tray and can be controlled via right-click options.
  • Provides options to enable/disable filters, view traffic graphs, speed, and change filter modes.
  • Displays a list of programs allowed or blocked from internet access.
  • Allows grouping of programs and setting permissions for internet access.

Functionality and Usage

• Prompts user whenever a program tries to access the internet.
• Allows for creating custom groups to manage program permissions easily.
• Allows scheduling of internet access for programs with automatic blocking.
• Provides speed control on a per-group basis, allowing limitation of certain apps' download/upload speed.

Advanced Features

• Supports flexible network rules per application or globally by addresses, ports, protocols, etc.
• Supports wildcards and uses Windows SVC host for filtering.
• Comes with a graphical display of bandwidth and a kernel driver based on Windows Filtering Platform (WPF).

Settings and Customization

• Users can protect the Fort firewall with a password.
• Offers options like stealth mode, disabling service control, and setting traffic block when Fort is inactive.
• Users can manage and create custom application groups.

Conclusion

• Fort Firewall is suitable for users desiring more control over application internet access.
• It enhances security by requiring user permission for internet connections.
• For advanced users, additional configuration settings and user guides are available.

Closing Remarks

• Presenter invites viewers to ask questions or offer suggestions in the comments.
• New features and functionalities can be explored through experimentation and use.