Basic Security DJ Panda's 2019 Security Config

Last updated
Jan 2, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender - Customized Settings
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Zemana Anti-Malware
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox in Sandboxie (Primary) Ublock Origin, Tab for a Cause, DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials
Maintenance tools
Wise Care 365
File and Photo backup
Mega Sync
Google Cloud Sync
Dropbox
PCloud
4tb Portable HDD
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free

DJ Panda

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Hey realized I haven't updated my config for 2018. I honestly should spend more time here again. I will probably move my Emsisoft license to my currently (new) computer at some point. Really out of ideas on what to add for better privacy. Usually when I add things it tanks my internet. (I like streaming ESPN a lot :p ) I need some image backuper but space can be an issue. Usually all my files are on multiple clouds and backup drives, and majority of my files aren't really important, so if anything goes wrong I just wipe the thing.
 

tim one

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Nice config, thanks for sharing :)

Good personal data backup policy, with regard to OS images, I understand you and you could use an external HDD for space reasons.
You can wipe the Windows partition when needed but the problem is to download all the updates again and reinstall all your apps, great loss of time.
An updated OS image is immediately ready for operation.
 

Barakah

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I think you should start using a password manager and an ad-blocker. Nice configuration I like your sync options.
 

DJ Panda

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Alright cool thanks for suggestions!

Added

UBlock Origin to all my browsers
Macrium Reflect 7 Free (Made a backup and set to regularly make them.)
Avast Passwords (Password Manager)
 
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Barakah

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Avast Passwords (Password Manager)
Had a bad experience with Avast Password Manager. I lost all my passwords (but thankfully I was using Sticky Password too). That was long time ago. It might have improved.
 

DJ Panda

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Updated for 2019! Might need some suggestions in terms of system cleanup, system backups, password management, ect. Got a new laptop so using WD + tweaked settings atm. Renewed my Emsisoft license but haven't switched yet.
 

LDogg

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Good setup and like the new additions you have added as well!

~LDogg
 
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