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PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Last updated
Oct 26, 2023
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Linux
OS version and support details
TailsOS
On-device encryption
VeraCrypt
Device sign-in security
    • Account password
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
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
Real-time protection
On Linux OS not needed AV.
Device firewall
Built-in Firewall for Mac/Linux
Custom security settings
N/A
Periodic malware scanners
N/A
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
Cloudflare
Desktop VPN
Wireguard
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden, LastPass
File and photo backups
External Drive
System recovery
Acronis
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
Computer specs
Lenovo Thinkpad E14, 8GB RAM
Notable changes
I use this laptop for my basic jobs like visiting social sites, e-mails, forums, learning portals. For important jobs like banking and etc I have TailsOS on USB flash drive. I booting on it for it.

I am using TOR Browser and Firefox .
Feedback preference

Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome

Are automatic security updates available on TailsOS?
Would be better/safer?

For secure DNS have a look at this thread:

AVLab.pl - Recommended DNS servers – which ones are the fastest and best protect the user?

Dear All, We have published a new DNS server comparison. We have tested response times using the top 1000 list of the Cloudflare Radar. In addition, we have checked the protection against phishing and malware. Link to the publication: Recommended DNS Servers: Speed And Protection Test » AVLab...
malwaretips.com

Why 2 password managers (Bitwarden and LastPass) ?
LastPass had its share of issues and I would not recommend it anymore:
malwaretips.com

Almost Secure Blog: A year after the disastrous breach, LastPass has not improved | MalwareTips

https://palant.info/2023/09/05/a-year-after-the-disastrous-breach-lastpass-has-not-improved/
malwaretips.com malwaretips.com
 
Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Are automatic security updates available on TailsOS?
Would be better/safer?

For secure DNS have a look at this thread:

AVLab.pl - Recommended DNS servers – which ones are the fastest and best protect the user?

Dear All, We have published a new DNS server comparison. We have tested response times using the top 1000 list of the Cloudflare Radar. In addition, we have checked the protection against phishing and malware. Link to the publication: Recommended DNS Servers: Speed And Protection Test » AVLab...
malwaretips.com

Why 2 password managers (Bitwarden and LastPass) ?
LastPass had its share of issues and I would not recommend it anymore:
malwaretips.com

Almost Secure Blog: A year after the disastrous breach, LastPass has not improved | MalwareTips

https://palant.info/2023/09/05/a-year-after-the-disastrous-breach-lastpass-has-not-improved/
malwaretips.com malwaretips.com
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Yes it has Automatic updates. See here: Tails - News
it leaves no traces after removing USB stick from PC and other devices.
Yes its greatest safer than others. There is no 100% safety but Tails OS gives a magic privacy. It runs TOR

I just used LastPass but i am not user of it anymore. Yes it had issues and i left it.

Thanks for links.
 

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