This may be a good time to point out that one program that I used to recommend, Net Guard, can no longer be recommended as the latest version installs "openCandy" during the install.
From Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenCandy
I have an older version installed on one of my machines, malware and virus scans come up "clean", but under the present circumstances, Net Guard can no longer be recommended.
And it is those pesky wireless devices that can cause the most issues.
Sadly, for some reason, most novice users are reluctant to "simplify" their network during the troubleshooting phase.
A user simply must get from this:
To this as the first step in isolating data loss issues:
Ask and ewe shall receive !!!!!
Needs more butter I think.
Glasswire will pinpoint just what program or process used the data.
(note: Glasswire will only record data usage on the single computer on which it has been installed)
Some Glasswire info but perhaps helpful in overall scope:
The point here is:
A single computer has 65,536 comm ports:
Of these, port 80 is visible to a user when a Internet Browser is open .... it is "apparent".
If a user has an email client program installed like Outlook or Thunderbird, among many others, two more are used for incoming and outgoing email duties. Again, these are apparent because the email client program is up and running ...
That leaves 65,533 comm ports that a novice user is not aware of and has no ready visible means to see or know about.
That is a lot of potential "leaks".
Just say'in.
Edit:
Some of the above info relating to free time and refill times are for HN9000 daily refill legacy plans and was prepared for another user.
Some Glasswire info but perhaps helpful in overall scope:
MAGNIFICIENT !!!!
Definitely Deserves its OWN Thread... sticky - if i use these terms correctly.
Great Great Stuff... and THANKS for Posting.
