Advanced Plus Security Divine_Barakah's Second Laptop Security Config

Last updated
Jul 10, 2026
How it's used?
For work or educational use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
About WiFi router
ISP-provided router.
Real-time security
Panda Dome Essential
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
- Enabled Application Control
- Enhanced Panda Firewall settings.
- Protected Panda settings with a password
Periodic malware scanners
EEK
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
None
Browser(s) and extensions
Vivaldi (no extensions)
Waterfox (no extensions)
Helium (only the pre-installed unlock)
Secure DNS
Adguard Private DNS systemwide (Win 11 DNS over Https)
Desktop VPN
Adguard VPN
Password manager
Enpass Desktop synced to my cloud using WebDav.
Maintenance tools
Smarty Uninstaller
Hard Disk Sentinel Pro Portable
Lenovo Vantage (Commercial) deployed not the store version
File and Photo backup
Koofr
Filejump
Google Photos
Subscriptions
    • Google One AI Premium 2TB
System recovery
AOMEI Backupper Pro
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3
Notable changes
Reverted to Windows 11 Pro 25H2
- blocked driver updates from Windows Update
- Deferred updates for 14 days.
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

Divine_Barakah said:
I love Budgie! But I have to admit, Cosmic is too good. System76 did a great job so kudos to them. Fedora will not replace PopOS for as far as I know PopOS comes with Nvidia pre configured and it is better for gaming. I know Fedora can be tweaked, but as long as PopOS does not require heavy configs and that it just works out of the box, it will stay a strong contender.

As for Ubuntu, I despise it. I despise Snap.
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I forgot about Nvidia drivers, yes it is one of the strengths of Pop!_OS.
 
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