Awaiting review Cleo's PC Security Config

Current configurationWindows 11
Version 2Updated
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Device & operating system

, 3 answers
Operating system
Windows 11
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Working from home, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions, Coding and development

Protection & updates

, 11 answers
Real-time protection
Kaspersky Plus
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
On-device encryption
Encryption not enabled
Device sign-in security
Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Periodic malware scanners
Windows Defender
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 5 answers
Browsers and extensions
Edge, Proton Pass, Mailvelope, AdGuard, Kaspersky Protection
Secure DNS
NextDNS is blocking most categories
Desktop VPN
Proton VPN, AdGuard VPN, Kaspersky VPN
Password and passkey manager
Proton Pass
Two-factor authentication
Yubico

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
to local NAS
System recovery
Manual backup image monthly

Apps, specs & notes

, 5 answers
Maintenance tools
Red feather duster
"ONE" premium screen cleaner
Subscriptions
Apple One Family, Google One Premium 2TB
Computer specs
Notable changes
Fresh install.
Feedback preference
Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome
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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
Notable changes
major edit 2025/7/7
Win 11 Pro
Avira Security
Feedback preference

Only essential issues, please

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