Advanced Plus Security blackice's XPS 15 Config 2021

Last updated
Feb 20, 2021
How it's used?
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
AVG Internet Security
OSArmor
Firewall security
About custom security
AVG IS - All scanning on high and a few extra boxes ticked
OSArmor - default plus a couple extra items ticked
Periodic malware scanners
EEK, ESET Online Scanner, Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome -
uBlock Origin
1Password

Edge -
uBlock Origin
1Password

Firefox-
uBlock Origin
1Password
Secure DNS
Quad 9 forced by network
Desktop VPN
IVPN
Password manager
1Password
Maintenance tools
HWiNFO
Process Explorer
Everything
Bandizip
File and Photo backup
Onedrive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Dell XPS 15 9570
8th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8300H Processor
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Solid State Drive
16GB (2x4GB) DDR4, 2666MHz
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

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