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I like DefenderUI. Works well for me
Gandalf_The_Grey's Laptop Config 2024
- Thread starter Gandalf_The_Grey
- Start date
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- Nov 5, 2024
- How it's used?
- For home and private use
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- On-device encryption
- BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
- Log-in security
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- Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
- Security updates
- Allow security updates and latest features
- Update channels
- Allow stable updates only
- User Access Control
- Always notify
- Smart App Control
- On
- Network firewall
- Enabled
- About WiFi router
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Ziggo SmartWifi modem by Sagemcom in bridgemode.
TP-Link Deco XE75 mesh system.
- Real-time security
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Firewall security
- Microsoft Defender Firewall
- About custom security
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Hard_Configurator 7.0.0.1
- Windows 11 SAC ON Recommended Settings
- ConfigureDefender: High settings
- DocumentsAntiExploit: MS Office ON1 and Disable VBA in MS Office ON
- Memory integrity and BitLocker: enabled
- Smart App Control on
- Periodic malware scanners
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Norton Power Eraser and Sophos Scan & Clean
- Malware sample testing
- I do not participate in malware testing
- Environment for malware testing
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None
- Browser(s) and extensions
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Microsoft Edge with uBlock Origin Lite, Bitwarden, McAfee WebAdvisor and Bonjourr as extensions
- Secure DNS
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From my ISP (Ziggo)
- Desktop VPN
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AdGuard VPN
- Password manager
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Bitwarden browser extension
- Maintenance tools
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Maintenance tools: CCleaner Pro, Disk Cleanup, Optimize Drives, Autoruns.
Update tools: UCheck Portable, Driver Easy Pro, LG Update & Recovery, Intel Driver & Support Assistant.
- File and Photo backup
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Windows Backup, OneDrive with Microsoft 365 ransomware protection (always on sync)
- Subscriptions
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- Microsoft 365 Family 6TB
- System recovery
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Windows system image
- Risk factors
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- Browsing to popular websites
- Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
- 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
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PC Specs - Gandalf_The_Grey's new LG Gram 16
Bought myself a new laptop, a LG Gram 16 and for a limited time you get a free LG View 16-inch portable display. https://www.parkablogs.com/content/review-lg-gram-view-16-inch-portable-display https://www.parkablogs.com/content/designer-review-lg-gram-16-2022...
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- Notable changes
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2022.01.01 new config for the new year.
2022.01.31 removed Bitsum Process Lasso, Samsung Magician. Switched from DefenderUI Free and VoodooShield to the all-in-one DefenderUI Pro.
2022.02.12 back to Ziggo Safe Online by F-Secure
2022.02.16 added Quad9 secure DNS
2022.03.22 have to use Adobe Reader for work, removed KVRT.
2022.04.09 trying the AdGuard extension instead of uBlock Origin
2022.04.10 back to uBlock Origin
2022.05.01 removed Ziggo Safe Online, back to Microsoft Defender and installed Kerish Doctor
2022.05.04 installed the latest VoodooShield
2022.05.13 installed fs protection by F-Secure 18.4 beta 2
2022.05.20 back to Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Andy's tools
2022.05.23 changed from ConfigureDefender to DefenderUI
2022.06.07 back to fs protection and VoodooShield
2022.07.18 back to Microsoft Defender Antivirus with DefenderUI and VoodooShield
2022.08.14 reset of Windows 11 and added (back) Simple Windows Hardening
2022.08.31 small changes because of my new laptop
2022.09.06 went from uBlock Origin to AdGuard
2022.09.12 up to date with the latest changes in this form
2022.09.26 back to FS Protection
2022.10.23 reset of Windows 11 22H2 and using Microsoft Defender with ConfigureDefender on high
2022.12.12 filled the new fields and Smart App Control has turned itself off.
2023.01.01 back to FS Protection and running a trial of NoVirusThanks SysHardener
2023.01.29 removed NoVirusThanks SysHardener and switched from AdGuard MV3 to uBlock Origin
2023.03.20 back to Windows buit-in protection configured by Hard_Configurator
2023.03.15 back to Simple Windows Hardening
2023.05.19 up to date with the May 2023 Update of this form
2023.07.05 back to FS Protection
2023.08.17 testing Windows Hybrid Hardening
2024.02.02 using Windows Hybrid Hardening Light an added the I don't care about cookies extension
2024.04.20 removed I don't care about cookies and Bitdefender TrafficLight
2024.04.20 removed McAfee WebAdvisor
2024.04.24 changed from uBlock Origin to AdGuard
2024.06.19 added DefenderUI and switched from AdGuard to uBlock Origin Lite
2024.07.12 changed to Hard_Configurator and the AdGuard extension.
2024.10.20 Smart App Control on and uBlock Origin Lite and McAfee WebAdvisor as extensions.
- What I'm looking for?
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Looking for minimum feedback.
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Trying and liking the new version 7 of Hard_Configurator.
Especially the Update H_C button is very useful when maintaining multiple laptops.
Went back to the stable version of the AdGuard extension, impressed what they are doing with their MV3 (beta) extension:
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Especially the Update H_C button is very useful when maintaining multiple laptops.
Went back to the stable version of the AdGuard extension, impressed what they are doing with their MV3 (beta) extension:
First ad blocker on MV3: beta version of AdGuard Browser Extension
The first ad blocker compatible with Chrome's Manifest V3 API is now in beta! It has changed a lot since we started developing it. Read on to learn more about this version and the upcoming release.
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Looks promising compared to uBlock Origin Lite.Trying and liking the new version 7 of Hard_Configurator.
Especially the Update H_C button is very useful when maintaining multiple laptops.
Went back to the stable version of the AdGuard extension, impressed what they are doing with their MV3 (beta) extension:
First ad blocker on MV3: beta version of AdGuard Browser Extension
The first ad blocker compatible with Chrome's Manifest V3 API is now in beta! It has changed a lot since we started developing it. Read on to learn more about this version and the upcoming release.
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Reinstalled Windows 11 24H2 from ISO (keeping personal files and apps) and now Smart App Control is on.
Changed the AdGuard extension for uBlock Origin Lite (just works a little bit better and smoother).
And Bitdefender TrafficLight for McAfee WebAdvisor, because (if I remember correctly @SeriousHoax said and I saw that recently for myself) it can block only malicious frames on webpages and not the whole webpage.
Changed the AdGuard extension for uBlock Origin Lite (just works a little bit better and smoother).
And Bitdefender TrafficLight for McAfee WebAdvisor, because (if I remember correctly @SeriousHoax said and I saw that recently for myself) it can block only malicious frames on webpages and not the whole webpage.
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Resources used to tweak privacy and security settings:
Not using all, but cherrypicked what I needed or liked.
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Does Bitdefender trafficeLight alow you to choose going to a site(it blocks) if you want?
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Yes, both (Bitdefender and McAfee) allow you going to a site they block, if you really want that.
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