Advanced Security Cleo's PC Security Config

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Last updated
Jul 7, 2025
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Avira Security
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
Custom security settings
Login requires username and PIN.
Periodic malware scanners
Windows Defender
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
VirtualBox
Browsers and extensions
uBlock Origin, Proton Pass, Swisscows VPN
Secure DNS
DNS4EU over TLS (safety + ad blocking)
Desktop VPN
Swisscows VPN, Express VPN
Password and passkey manager
Proton Pass
Maintenance tools
Red feather duster
"ONE" premium screen cleaner
File and photo backups
to local NAS
Subscriptions
    • Apple One Family
    • Google AI Pro (formerly Google One AI Premium)
System recovery
Manual backup image monthly
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Visiting unknown or untrusted websites
    • Working from home
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming from untrusted sites
Computer specs
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Showcase - 2025 Rig

Just for uni and light gaming... Python, MATLAB, GIS
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Notable changes
major edit 2025/7/7
Win 11 Pro
Avira Security
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