Advanced Security Aries91's Security Configuration 2025

[aries91]

hello everyone,
this is my configuration for this year.
I decided to reduce the number of active security programs as much as possible so as not to overload the pc.
I also decided to don't change too much the windows settings or the norton security suite settings so as not to mess things up.
In any case, any suggestions for further improvements are welcome.
thanks

aries91

 

[TairikuOkami]

cloudflare dns

I guess you are using Cloudflare Malware blocking?!

• Basic account password (insecure)

Why not MSA? You are already using Apple account.

 

[aries91]

I guess you are using Cloudflare Malware blocking?!

View attachment 287969

Why not MSA? You are already using Apple account.

I use the standard cloudflare dns (1.1.1.1/ 1.0.0.1).
sorry I mistakenly entered the Apple cloud which I don't have on my PC but on my tablet.

 

[lokamoka820]

• smart https

I don't think you need extensions for HTTPS mode anymore, as it is built in now in almost every browser.

To enable HTTPS-only mode in Chrome, click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Security. Scroll down to the Secure Connections section and turn on the "Always Use Secure Connections" toggle.

 

[aries91]

I don't think you need extensions for HTTPS mode anymore, as it is built in now in almost every browser.

To enable HTTPS-only mode in Chrome, click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Security. Scroll down to the Secure Connections section and turn on the "Always Use Secure Connections" toggle.

thanks I took your tips.

 

[lokamoka820]

thanks I took your tips.

I just noticed that you are "Looking for maximum feedback", so if you want more tips a can recommend some:

With browser extensions, the golden rule is "Less is more" which means fewer extensions gives more security, privacy and performance.

Now, I don't know how exactly you use the extensions I will mention, so I will rely on their basic functions:

• onetab:
  • if you just use it to save pages to read later, I recommend using Google Chrome "reading list" feature instead:
  • To read a page later, add it to your reading list.
    1. On your computer, open Chrome.
    2. Go to a page you want to read later.
    3. At the top right, select More
       
       
       Bookmarks and lists
       
       Reading list.
    4. Select Add tab to reading list.
    Tip: You can also add a tab to your reading list by right-clicking on the tab
    
    Add tab to reading list.
  • source for more info: Read pages later & offline - Computer - Google Chrome Help
• click&clean
  • if you just use it to clean cache, history and cookies, you have CCleaner and Wise Care 365 which do the same functionality, so it is just redundant.
• ublock origin
  • this is an outdated version now, just replace it with the newest version "uBlock Origin Lite":
  • uBlock Origin Lite - Chrome Web Store

 

[aries91]

I just noticed that you are "Looking for maximum feedback", so if you want more tips a can recommend some:

With browser extensions, the golden rule is "Less is more" which means fewer extensions gives more security, privacy and performance.

Now, I don't know how exactly you use the extensions I will mention, so I will rely on their basic functions:

• onetab:
  • if you just use it to save pages to read later, I recommend using Google Chrome "reading list" feature instead:
  • To read a page later, add it to your reading list.
    1. On your computer, open Chrome.
    2. Go to a page you want to read later.
    3. At the top right, select More
       
       
       Bookmarks and lists
       
       Reading list.
    4. Select Add tab to reading list.
    5. Tip:
    You can also add a tab to your reading list by right-clicking on the tab
    
    Add tab to reading list.
  • source for more info: Read pages later & offline - Computer - Google Chrome Help
• click&clean
  • if you just use it to clean cache, history and cookies, you have CCleaner and Wise Care 365 which do the same functionality, so it is just redundant.
• ublock origin
  • this is an outdated version now, just replace it with the newest version "uBlock Origin Lite":
  • uBlock Origin Lite - Chrome Web Store

Of course I am open to evaluate any advice, so I thank you in advance.
I completely agree with you and the principle less is better is also valid for me.
The problem is that sometimes I open many tabs with chrome at the same time and I don't wanna lose the references for reading it later.
with onetab I just click on a button and it saves all the tabs instantly. With the method you suggest I should do it manually for every tab ,it seems to me, and so is the restoration of the single tab, right?
as for ublock lite I heard that it is quite limited compared to origin in particular the filters are not updated automatically but as soon as the version of the app is updated.
In addition you have a smaller number of filters available, I would not like to find every website inundated with advertising junk .

 

[lokamoka820]

Of course I am open to evaluate any advice, so I thank you in advance.
I completely agree with you and the principle less is better is also valid for me.
The problem is that sometimes I open many tabs with chrome at the same time and I don't wanna lose the references for reading it later.
with onetab I just click on a button and it saves all the tabs instantly. With the method you suggest I should do it manually for every tab ,it seems to me, and so is the restoration of the single tab, right?
as for ublock lite I heard that it is quite limited compared to origin in particular the filters are updated not automatically but as soon as the version of the app is updated.
In addition you have a smaller number of filters available, I would not like to find every website inundated with advertising junk .

I can understand you well, I know how much OneTab extension convenient in saving multiple tabs with only one click, i myself used to use it daily on Vivaldi browser until I discovered how to add multiple tabs to reading list in one click "I don't think it could be done in Google Chrome" so I just removed it recently.

About uBlock Origin, you are right about filtering, but using the light version with "complete filtering mode" will give you the same result in my experience.

Anyway, nothing wrong or unsafe in your setup, it is just about personal preferences.