Renee USB Block

With the rise of portable storage devices that are so small, they fit on your key ring yet can store more that Blue-Ray discs, it is no wonder that the threat of being infected through them has become more and more real. Renee USB Block is a simple software utility that aims at improving your system's security, especially when dealing with removable USB devices.

An interesting feature that this app has is that it asks you to set your security password before you even install it. While the password can always be edited afterward, the fact that you get a feeling of security from the get-go is a plus. Once the setup process is done, you are greeted by a sleek-looking UI that is minimalistic yet vivid in color and is so self-explanatory that you'll figure out what to do without the need of the "Help" documentation. All you have to do is select which security feature you want to access precisely, and then you can start managing all the settings and options.

The app does a nice job at improving your system's defenses against threats brought by the use of USB external media. For example, you can lock your system from gaining access to the USB ports and optical drives without your consent. The app doesn't limit itself to blocking just the access of USB media; It can block unwanted modifications brought by websites, programs or other devices that are connected to your computer, such as the printer, modem, infrared and Bluetooth devices. However, if you consider allowing USB devices to modify your system's settings, you can at least monitor the exact modifications they bring. This monitoring can be done in the form of reports and logs.

If you're worried about the threats that may come with connecting unknown USB devices to your PC, then you should consider installing Renee USB Block to improve your system's security.