Advanced Plus Security Brambedkar59's Security Config 2024

Last updated
Nov 5, 2024
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
Other operating system
2 older laptops running Win 10 (one with F-secure and other Kaspersky Free)
On-device encryption
N/A
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time security
Kaspersky Free
Malwarebytes WFC
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
Idle scan disabled
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser
EEK
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser(s) and extensions
Common extension/Search in all browsers: Bitwarden, Bing Search
Edge (Default): uBlock Origin (MV2), Shazam (enabled only on usage), Bypass Paywalls Clean ( (enabled only on usage))
Firefox (Secondary): uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
AVG Secure VPN
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Biweekly run: Windows Built-in, CCleaner, WiseCare 365 (Rarely used), Driver Store Explorer [RAPR] (for deleting old drivers not needed)
For finding program updates: UCheck & RuckZuck
HiBit Uninstaller
File and Photo backup
Google Drive, OneDrive
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Hasleo Backup Suite
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • 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
Computer specs
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PC Specs - Brambedkar59's gaming laptop 2021

Recently bought a new laptop, pretty happy with it so far. Slightly larger 17.3" screen (compared to 15.6") really makes a difference, could be also due to the fact that I can use 100% display scaling instead of 125% scaling on 15.6" 1080p display. Colors are also much better than my previous...
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11400H (UV via ThrottleStop), 3050Ti (UV via G-Helper), 16 GB, 0.5TB + 1 TB NVMe, 1 TB & 4 TB HDD (for image backup and downloads)
Notable changes
Kaspersky Free to AVG IS
AVG IS to Kaspersky Free
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Notes by Staff Team

  1. This setup configuration may put you and your device at risk!
    We do not recommend that other members use this setup. We cannot be held responsible for problems that may occur to your device by using this security setup.

brambedkar59

brambedkar59

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Apr 16, 2017
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lokamoka820 said:
I noticed that Auslogics Registry Cleaner finds unused drivers, which make me wonder if this is something important to do as a maintenance or not:

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These are all very small drivers (for HID & others), not even taking up that much space. I do delete older drivers (especially GPU drivers), when I upgrade several drivers which are huge in size. You won't gain much space in your case, leave it alone for now.

I can't emphasis enough on how risky it is to mess with Windows driver store, so make a system image backup first if you decide to make any changes.
 
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lokamoka820

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Mar 1, 2024
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brambedkar59 said:
Finally fixed the UAC lag. It was the goddamn Nvidia drivers. Anything newer than 552.44 and it becomes laggy. Thanks to the good Samaritan who sent a PM on reddit and suggested this.


Windows 24H2 updated to build 26100.2605
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I follow this recommendation from NVIDIA website when it comes to their driver updates:
Although GeForce Game Ready Drivers and NVIDIA Studio Drivers can be installed on supported notebook GPUs, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM for recommended software updates for your notebook.
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brambedkar59

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lokamoka820 said:
I follow this recommendation from NVIDIA website when it comes to their driver updates:
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I don't update drivers unless they are from ASUS except in case of graphics drivers. Also, in my case those drivers are from 2022 and it's almost 2025. I would face issues in games from older drivers and then there are security vulnerabilities when using those old drivers. So, unless I have issues, I stay with updated graphics drivers.

NVIDIA Support

nvidia.custhelp.com nvidia.custhelp.com
 
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