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Device & operating system2
- Operating system
- Linux
- OS version and support details
- Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS
Protection & updates9
- Device firewall
- Built-in Firewall for Mac/Linux
- On-device encryption
- VeraCrypt
- Device sign-in security
- Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID), Account password, Other sign-in method
- Security updates
- Allow security updates and latest features
- Update channels
- Allow stable updates only
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Not applicable - not running Windows
- Smart App Control
- Not applicable / not available on this device
- Network firewall
- Enabled
- Periodic malware scanners
- ClamTK Rust (weekly).
Browser & privacy4
- Browsers and extensions
- Osprey Browser Protection, uBlock Origin Lite / uBlock Origin, Harper, Read Aloud, Video Download Helper.
- Secure DNS
- AdGuard DNS Default Public Servers (DoH and DoT enabled) on router and cellphone.
- Password and passkey manager
- Built-in password managers of each operating system / web browser.
- Two-factor authentication
- Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, passkey, email, text.
Backup & recovery2
- File and photo backups
- Google Drive, Google Photos, Microsoft OneDrive, default backup option of each operating system, and manual backups.
- System recovery
- Default system backups, manual backups, and clean installs.
Device & usage4
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- Subscriptions
- Google One Premium 2TB
- Usage and exposure
- Visiting familiar websites, Visiting unknown or untrusted websites, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Sharing and receiving files and torrents, Gaming, Gaming with third-party mods, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions, Streaming from untrusted sites
- Feedback preference
- Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome
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