Advanced Plus Security blackice's XPS 15 Config 2022

Last updated
Jan 3, 2022
How it's used?
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
F-Secure Safe
OSArmor
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
no customizations
Periodic malware scanners
ESET, EEK, Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome -
Ghostery
1Password
F-Secure

Edge Chromium -
Ghostery
1Password
F-Secure

Firefox -
Ghostery
1Password
F-Secure
Secure DNS
Quad9
Desktop VPN
none
Password manager
1Password
Maintenance tools
HWiNFO
Process Explorer
Everything
Bandizip
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
Macrium Reflect
System recovery
Macrium Reflect
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • 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.

blackice

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Apr 1, 2019
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Changes-
Malwarebytes ad blocking and Privacy badger. I already had malwarebytes for web filtering, so this way I can block youtube ads, just like my desktop.

Bitdefender IS, when my subscription runs out going to just run Microsoft Defender. My curiosity for third party vendors has faded. I'd rather spend my free time doing something else than troubleshooting AVs.
 

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