Basic Security DJ Stylbator's MacBook Pro 2025 Config

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Mar 9, 2025
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
macOS FileVault
Device sign-in security
    • Account password
Security updates
Block all updates
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Not applicable - not running Windows
Smart App Control
Not applicable / not available on this device
Network firewall
N/A
Router and network details
Mobile Hotspot with NextDNS Profile
Real-time protection
N/A
Device firewall
Built-in Firewall for Mac/Linux
Custom security settings
Added only NextDNS profile in Mac settings
Periodic malware scanners
N/A
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Mozilla Firefox + uBlock origin
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
N/A
Password and passkey manager
N/A
Maintenance tools
N/A
File and photo backups
Back up on external SSD
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
N/A
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Macbook Pro 14"
M4 Pro 12 Cores
24GB of RAM
512GB SSD
Feedback preference

Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome

I do participate in malware testing. See details about my testing environment below-> 🤔 where are the details of the environment?

VPN? Password Manager?

Any Backup to cloud service?
 

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