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Operating system Required

Other operating system

If you selected Other operating system, you can use this space to provide a name.

On-device encryption Required

Tip: If full disk encryption is enabled, make sure to save a recovery key in a secure place.

Log-in security Required

Hardware security key
Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Basic account password (insecure)
Disabled

Security updates Required

Update channels Required

User Access Control Required

User Access Control only applies to Windows operating system.

Find out more: What is User Access Control Works?

Always Notify - Recommended if you often install new software or visit unfamiliar websites.
Notify - Recommended if you do not often install apps or visit unfamiliar websites.
Notify, but do not dim my desktop - Not recommended. Only choose this option if it takes a long time to dim the desktop on your computer.
Never notify - Not recommended.

All other operating system users must select N/A.

Smart App Control Required

Smart App Control only applies to Windows 11 operating system.

Find out more: What is Smart App Control?

On - If Smart App Control spots a malicious or untrusted app it will block it to protect your device.
Evaluation mode - While Smart App Control is in Evaluation mode, it will learn if it can help protect you without getting in your way too much. If so, it will automatically be turned on. Otherwise, it will automatically be turned off.
Off - If Smart App Control is off it can't be turned on without reinstalling Windows.

All other operating system users must select N/A.

Network firewall Required

Your WiFi router's network firewall.

About WiFi router

Share additional information about your WiFi router.

Real-time security Required

Anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-ransomware protection

Firewall security Required

Traditional firewalls focus on controlling connections and blocking Internet access. A NGFW focuses on blocking malware and application layer attacks, however, they require expertise to run.

About custom security Required

Custom settings you have applied to your real-time and firewall security.

Periodic malware scanners Required

On-demand anti-malware scanners for a second opinion.

Malware sample testing Required

Disclaimer:

If you participate in malware testing, you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for any damages caused by interacting with malicious software.
Please fill in the form below about your testing environment.

Environment for malware testing Required

Explain your test environment for malware testing. Non-testers can use N/A to void.

Browser(s) and extensions Required

Secure DNS Required

Desktop VPN Required

Password manager Required

A secure, encrypted container for all your user credentials and notes.

Maintenance tools

Utilities that keep your PC running at optimal performance.

File and Photo backup Required

Backup copies of your personal documents and photos.

Subscriptions Required

Last updated February, 2024. - Subscriptions are optional paid-for services provided by Google and Apple.

System recovery Required

Emergency system backups in an event of hardware failure, malware infection or the upcoming apocalypse.

Risk factors Required

Select all that apply.

Computer specs Required

Link your existing Computer Specifications thread, or share the following:

Brand and model
CPU, GPU, RAM
Storage type (HDD or SSD) and capacity

Notable changes

What I'm looking for? Required

Do you want a lot or little feedback about your PC setup configuration?

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