Captain Awesome's Configuration

Last updated
Dec 31, 1969
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro(Lock-down),Shadow Defender,Unchecky,MCShield(Paranoid Mode),Sandboxie(license).
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit 11,Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10,Zemana AntiMalware Free,Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free,Crystal Security (Portable),VirusTotal Uploader 2.2,Hitman Pro
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome+uMatrix
Maintenance tools
CCleaner,TFC(Temp File Cleaner)
File and Photo backup
Aomei Backupper Free,Portable HDD 1TB
System recovery
Aomei Backupper Free
Computer specs
https://malwaretips.com/threads/captain-awesomes-gaming-pc.60048/

Cats-4_Owners-2

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Dec 4, 2013
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Hi @Captain Awesome. I liked your configuration, and your username too which placed a grin on my face!
See?>:D

For enhanced privacy, activate the third party cookie blocker in Chrome.
  1. Click the Chrome menu
    tgmsrPRh34tM4q0WYv7l-NNXDz7dqm7ftk8TyCEguoY30xkEg8lcw_ULI23ki9Q=w18-h18
    on the browser toolbar.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Click Show advanced settings.
  4. In the "Privacy" section, click the Content settings button. Select "Block third-party cookies and site data"
    • After this you'll see
      chrome_95647_blocked_cookie.gif
      in the address bar whenever a cookie is being blocked.
    • Optionally, you may also mark the circle "Keep site data only until you close the browser".
You might consider a password manager using encryption security. Our household uses the popular Lastpass www.lastpass.com which is free as well as a favorite security extension for both it's safety & convenience.
When using Internet Explorer, browse while using a sandboxed (virtualized) environment www.sandboxie.com which is a free program providing an effective precaution originally developed for just that purpose; and the reason "-ie" was added to the end of sandbox(-ie)! ;)

Thank you for allowing me share, and thanks for sharing your own very impressive choices!:):)
 

Captain Awesome

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May 7, 2016
1,289
For enhanced privacy, activate the third party cookie blocker in Chrome.
  1. Click the Chrome menu
    tgmsrPRh34tM4q0WYv7l-NNXDz7dqm7ftk8TyCEguoY30xkEg8lcw_ULI23ki9Q=w18-h18
    on the browser toolbar.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Click Show advanced settings.
  4. In the "Privacy" section, click the Content settings button. Select "Block third-party cookies and site data"
    • After this you'll see
      chrome_95647_blocked_cookie.gif
      in the address bar whenever a cookie is being blocked.
    • Optionally, you may also mark the circle "Keep site data only until you close the browser".
I am already know the trick,but thanks for advice.;)I installed Kaspersky Password Manager and used Sandboxie for many years and now Shadow Defender is my choice.
 

Captain Awesome

Level 23
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May 7, 2016
1,289
Removed:KIS 2016 MR1.Return of KSN Sync Issue in patch (c)

Added:ESET Smart Security 9(HIPS-Interactive Mode & Personal Firewall-Interactive Mode+Tweaking Advance Options in IDS) for Max Protection.
Added:WinPatrol Plus
 
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