Advanced Security enaph's MacBook Air config

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Feb 8, 2026
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
macOS FileVault
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
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
Enabled
Router and network details
Ziggo Sagemcom F3896LG + Wifibooster Pods
Real-time protection
XProtect
GateKeeper
Device firewall
Built-in Firewall for Mac/Linux
Custom security settings
Full disc encryption
Disabled automatic login
Only apps from App Store and identified developers are allowed
Safari Automatic HTTPS Upgrade
Periodic malware scanners
none
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browsers and extensions
Brave + Proton Pass
Safari + Proton Pass
Secure DNS
Control D
Desktop VPN
Windscribe + Proton VPN (on demand)
Password and passkey manager
Proton Pass
Maintenance tools
OnyX
Peercleaner
Mole
File and photo backups
iCloud
Subscriptions
    • Apple iCloud+ 2TB
    • Microsoft 365 Family (up to 1 TB per person)
System recovery
Time Machine
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Apple MacBook Air

CPU: M3 8C-CPU & 10C-GPU
GPU: Apple M3 10-core
RAM: Apple M3 16GB
STORAGE: 512GB SSD
Feedback preference

Showcase only - no advice requested

Removed Adguard MacOS, Adguard DNS and Adguard VPN and returned to my basic setup with NextDNS and Windscribe and added Firefox with some about:config tweaks for better privacy and security
 
pablozi said:
Removed Adguard MacOS, Adguard DNS and Adguard VPN and returned to my basic setup with NextDNS and Windscribe and added Firefox with some about:config tweaks for better privacy and security
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Oh What's up with Adguard stuff? is it expired?
 
pablozi said:
I like it a lot however sometimes it can slow down my browsing experience on both MacBook and iPhone. Will try it again with the next release ;)
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Mine problem on iPhone im a bit confused it looks like Adguard DNS is mess up i dont understand what problem was ffs
 
Updates my config to reflect the most recent changes:
- upgraded to MacBook Air M3 13 inch
- removed Brave
- removed Malwarebytes Free
- upgraded iCloud+ subscription to 2TB
 
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