Advanced Plus Security Nightwalker's security setup for 2021

Last updated
Feb 17, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
ESET Internet Security 2022 with minor settings changed
NextDNS
Firewall security
About custom security
Windows privacy settings changed
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit (rarely used)
Malwarebytes 4 (rarely used)
AdwCleaner (rarely used)
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Brave
Chrome
Firefox
Edge
Secure DNS
NextDNS with OISD filter list
Desktop VPN
Windscribe
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Windows native system tools
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect 7
OneDrive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect 7
Risk factors
    • Working from home
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Custom Machine
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3600
GPU: RTX 2060 Super
RAM: 16 Gb DDR4 3000 mhz
Storage: SSD Adata XPG Gammix S11 Pro 1 Tb
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

DDE_Server

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i use some near setup however i am using kaspersky cloud free +Adguard Desktop+VS free in smart mode
Do you think may i need interbet security instead "and Give up VS instead" :unsure::unsure:
I have simole firewall included in my TP link router however it is not advance what do you think ??
 

Nightwalker

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i use some near setup however i am using kaspersky cloud free +Adguard Desktop+VS free in smart mode
Do you think may i need interbet security instead "and Give up VS instead" :unsure::unsure:
I have simole firewall included in my TP link router however it is not advance what do you think ??
Your setup is pretty good, no need to go with the internet security version, even with the cloud free you don't need VS.

I think Kaspersky Internet Security is almost a flawless product, if you want to buy some security solution go for it, but the free version is enough.

I am still a big fan of Kaspersky, their products are the gold standard of the industry.
 

Nightwalker

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Gotcha. I always remember you as being a Kaspersky fan, so I guess I was just surprised at the change. So the privacy stuff is overblown? What makes you say that?
I still am a big Kaspersky fan, just trying some new things to satisfy my geek security side, no problems with it and I still have almost 3 years of my subscription for the internet security version.

The privacy stuff is overblow because Avast respected the user settings, more info here from @RejZoR

 

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