Advanced Security Carl Fish Security Config 2026

Last updated
Feb 9, 2026
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
Other operating system
Pro 25H2
On-device encryption
N/A
Log-in security
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
About WiFi router
I don't know anything about it
Real-time security
ESET HOME Security Ultimate
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
none
Periodic malware scanners
none
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
none
Browser(s) and extensions
firefox
last pass
adblock plus
Secure DNS
default dns
Desktop VPN
Express Vpn
Password manager
Last pass
File and Photo backup
external hard disks
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
I back up to an external hard drive
AOMEI Backupper
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing the Internet without an ad-blocker
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading software and files from unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs

HP Laptop 15-fc0292AU 15.6" FHD Laptop (Ryzen 7)[512GB]​

15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core processor (16MB cache, 2GHz up to 4.5GHz)

512GB SSD storage with 16GB RAM

AMD Radeon Graphics

1 x HDMI port

1 x USB-A port

2 x USB-C ports

Webcam

Bluetooth v5.3

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax)

Up to 10 hours 30 mins (typical device usage)
Notable changes
ESET HOME Security Ultimate
AOMEI Backupper
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

yes its a great product , light on the machin and pretty good out of the box , i like the nice and clean gui too. i bought the license on eneba a 3 year license for 3 devices for 7, 50 euro
 
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is Eset strong enough on its own for a parents computer or should I add something else with it?
 
Last edited:
Dec.28
update installed trellix endpoint security on my system and Eset on my parents system

this will be my last av change for a while
Jan. 2
update removed os Armor and installed Faronics anti executable.
Jan. 6
Update installed Kaspersky small office security and spy shelter ultimate
I didn't know which order to place your posts in. I guess Faronics, OSArmor and Trellix are out? None of them lasted long, I suppose. 😵😕😮‍💨🤭 ;)
 
I didn't know which order to place your posts in. I guess Faronics, OSArmor and Trellix are out? None of them lasted long, I suppose. 😵😕😮‍💨🤭 ;)
Carl Fish's genius observation that every sunrise is a perfect time for a new antivirus deserves more than a medal - it deserves a standing ovation, a parade, and a lifetime supply of new antiviruses! 😊
 
Carl Fish's genius observation that every sunrise is a perfect time for a new antivirus deserves more than a medal - it deserves a standing ovation, a parade, and a lifetime supply of new antiviruses! 😊
I know i was changing antivirus too often after reinstalling windows i am sticking with deep instinct and i have also added comodo firewall to my configuration