Basic Security Covalio's Secuity Config 2019

Last updated
Feb 8, 2019
Windows Edition
Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Eset Smart Security
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Anti- Malware Premium
Eset Smart Security
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox, Opera
Adblock Plus
Maintenance tools
jv Tools
File and Photo backup
Manually
System recovery
Windows
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Dell Optiplex 790
i-3-2100 CPU 3,10 GHz
RAM 4GB
500 GB HDD

bribon77

Level 35
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Top Poster
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Jul 6, 2017
2,392
Well, you must remove and put programs for my way of seeing.
1. 4GB . It's not much in these times, therefore I would leave only Eset Smart Security and MBA would leave it for scans, it's a waste of resources to use MBA having installed ESS.
2- I suggest a backup program.
I recommend you, Macrium Reflect in its free version.
Thank you for sharing(y)
 
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oldschool

Level 81
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Top Poster
Well-known
Mar 29, 2018
7,043
+1 with @bribon77.

uBlock Origin or Adguard for Firefox. Maybe Privacy Possum if privacy is a concern.

Nano Adblocker Adguard for Chrome. Same as above re: PP

uBO & Nano can be employed as a virtual firewall for your browsers, if used in Advance User medium mode. This is not difficult to learn + a bit of trial & error. I would definitely not be using AdBlock or AdBlock Plus. My two cents. :D
 

stefanos

Level 28
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Top Poster
Well-known
Oct 31, 2014
1,712
Well, you must remove and put programs for my way of seeing.
1. 4GB . It's not much in these times, therefore I would leave only Eset Smart Security and MBA would leave it for scans, it's a waste of resources to use MBA having installed ESS.
2- I suggest a backup program.
I recommend you, Macrium Reflect in its free version.
Thank you for sharing(y)
+1 (y)
 

Covalio

Level 1
Thread author
Verified
Oct 20, 2016
18
Well, you must remove and put programs for my way of seeing.
1. 4GB . It's not much in these times, therefore I would leave only Eset Smart Security and MBA would leave it for scans, it's a waste of resources to use MBA having installed ESS.
2- I suggest a backup program.
I recommend you, Macrium Reflect in its free version.
Thank you for sharing(y)

Thank you for your advices.
Malwarebytes Anti- Malware Premium only on demand.
I have Macrium Reflect free already. :)
 

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