Advanced Security carl fish's PC Security Config

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Last updated
Feb 25, 2026
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
OS version and support details
Pro 25H2
On-device encryption
Not applicable
Device sign-in security
    • Account password
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
I don't know anything about it
Real-time protection
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Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
Custom security settings
everything enabled and setup the way i like
Periodic malware scanners
none
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
none
Browsers and extensions
firefox
last pass
adblock plus
Secure DNS
default dns
Desktop VPN
Express Vpn
Password and passkey manager
Last pass
File and photo backups
external hard disks
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
I back up to an external hard drive
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Browsing the Internet without an ad-blocker
    • Visiting unknown or untrusted websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading files from unknown or untrusted sources
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming from untrusted 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
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Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome

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
 
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. 😵😕😮‍💨🤭 ;)
 
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
 

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