DJ Panda's 2017 Security Config

[DracusNarcrym]

You're all set, mate. Great security configuration you got here.

All's well taken care of.

I don't think you'd need any fancy tweaks, not for your computing habits (gaming rarely harbors dangers).

So far as you practice safe habits online, you won't have a problem. No need to go over-the-top here.

Thanks for sharing your config with us, mate.

 

[DJ Panda]

Quick update!

Avast Safezone browser installed! Every component except adblocker enabled. Becomes my 2nd resort browser.
Google Chrome: Installed Avast Passwords Manager, used as an absolute last resort. I love using Safezone but Edge is number 1 for me.

EDIT: Just got Grammarly and Avaria Browser Safety. Any suggestions?

 

[DJ Panda]

Testing Comodo Firewall! What do you guys think about it? Do you think its better than Windows Firewall or CFW is good.

Edit My computer is getting wrecked over this product. Very disappointed, I heard so much about this "good" program. Computers so unstable its near impossible to uninstall. Will keep Windows Firewall...

 

[Ink]

Comodo Firewall is a third-party Firewall intended to replace Windows Firewall. You can only compare to other Firewalls with similar Features, otherwise everyone will say Yes.

 

[DJ Panda]

EDIT
Added VT Uploader scanner to my config. (Had been using it before, just forgot to add it.)

I have also changed from a regular Standard account to a Standard w/ Microsoft account linked.

Finally, I added the Microsoft Rewards extension for MS Edge!

 

[Parsh]

Just got Grammarly and Avaria Browser Safety. Any suggestions?

How about SimilarWeb, Metadefender and Cache Page?

Testing Comodo Firewall! What do you guys think about it? Do you think its better than Windows Firewall or CFW is good.

It should be avoided unless you're going to fully exploit the auto-sandboxing feature, what it's quite famous for. HIPS can be very irritating and a Gamer can feel the nags badly . In cases of incompatibility, overall system heaviness due to RT apps or incomplete previous installations, CFW can cause instabilities.

Added VT Uploader scanner to my config.

You can also try 'PEStudio' over VT uploader; it gives detailed info of the file along with scanning with multiple engines:

• sections of the app/file
• which libraries it uses
• resources it needs/calls
• blacklisted strings inside etc

 

[jack feten]

pretty good config m8

 

[DJ Panda]

Little quick update!

ADDED f.lux - I do not even have the words to show my love for it. It is amazing. Only regret I have was not getting it sooner.
ADDED Dropbox - Another good storage place for the little stuff I need to backup.

Curious to see the Creators update tomorrow!

 

[DJ Panda]

CHANGES

Switched Chrome back to default browser and using Edge secondary. (Started doing more youtube stream watching)
REMOVED Avast Safezone (Wasn't using it)
REMOVED All Extensions for Chrome
ADDED Zoolz more backups!

DECIDING
Keeping F.lux (sometimes the orange filter gets in the way when I'm doing stuff.)
Zemana AntiLogger (Not really using it at all.)

 

[Captain Awesome]

CHANGES

Switched Chrome back to default browser and using Edge secondary. (Started doing more youtube stream watching)
REMOVED Avast Safezone (Wasn't using it)
REMOVED All Extensions for Chrome
ADDED Zoolz more backups!

DECIDING
Keeping F.lux (sometimes the orange filter gets in the way when I'm doing stuff.)
Zemana AntiLogger (Not really using it at all.)

Good move.@J Gamez065

 

[AtlBo]

Zemana AntiLogger (Not really using it at all.)

Nice setup. No extensions? Surely lighter no doubt. If that's your reason, try The Great Suspender. Suspends idle tabs then they reload with a click on the tab. Saves memory. Settings make it versatile so it can be used any way you like and pages can be exempted. Think its my #1 vote for best extension for now...maybe Google Translate which kind of blows me away.

One of these days Im going to find a way to get rid of Safe Zone browser. Seems to end up on the PC again no matter what I do, though I think it's probably my fault. Think I am 100% hooked on Zemana A/M Pro. For me, its like everything I wish Malwarebytes could have been. Now MB is unusable for me with the resource usage. Zemana A/L I really like the sound of, but not ready to pay the premium at this point. At least w/ZAL you have the scanner for OD scans if nothing else but it does sound good from what I have seen/heard.

 

[DJ Panda]

BIG UPDATE

Removed Avast Internet Security, F.lux, and Express VPN
F.lux not really used too much and same with Express
Replaced with Emsisoft Anti Malware. (Overall really light after full boot up. Only small gripe is the beginning boot process and updates are a little bit slower.)