Advanced Plus Security GF's Gaming Laptop Security Configuration 2019

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Sep 7, 2019
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Home
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
1) ESET NOD32 Antivirus (Set to game mode when running games)
2) Windows Defender Firewall
3) NoVirusThanks SysHardener
4) NoVirusThanks OSArmor
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
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Periodic malware scanners
1) Emsisoft Emergency Kit
2) Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
3) Zemana Anti-Malware
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
1) AdGuard
2) BitDefender TrafficLight
3) HTTPS Everywhere
Maintenance tools
1) CCleaner with CCEnhancer
2) Revo Uninstaller Pro
3) Auslogics Disk Defrag
4) Wise Care 365
File and Photo backup
Software:
1) AOMEI Backupper
Cloud Storage:
1) OneDrive
External HDD:
1) 4TB Western Digital HDD
2) 2TB Western Digital HDD
System recovery
Software:
1) AOMEI Backupper
External HDD:
1) 4TB Western Digital
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Brand & Model: ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
GPU: ATI RadeonT RX 560X
ATI AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics

RAM: 4GB
Storage: 1TB Toshiba HDD

King Alpha

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You might aswell teach her what to do if its blocking something (click Exclude on the pop up)
VS was removed already. :( But I will, next time. (y)

I think some users forget this --> The basic operating principle with VS is: If VS blocks something you're trying to run, then allow it. If you get an alert and you're not trying to run anything, forget it and let VS block it.
You're absolutely right buddy.
 

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Only thing I would take when taking a glance at your extensions, I would say Bitdefender Trafficlight is not really that good, I would change this to Emsisoft Browser Security & remove HTTPS Everywhere - please note these changes are optional and you're welcome to disagree with me.

Other than the above, good config, thanks for sharing.

~LDogg
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey

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Only thing I would take when taking a glance at your extensions, I would say Bitdefender Trafficlight is not really that good, I would change this to Emsisoft Browser Security & remove HTTPS Everywhere - please note these changes are optional and you're welcome to disagree with me.

Other than the above, good config, thanks for sharing.

~LDogg
@LDogg Good to see you again (y) Please have a look at @Evjl's Rain 's latest tests and test yourself.
Emsisoft's extension is not that good anymore, but Bitdefender TrafficLight actually is.
Agree with the ditching of HTTPS Everywhere.
 

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Only thing I would take when taking a glance at your extensions, I would say Bitdefender Trafficlight is not really that good, I would change this to Emsisoft Browser Security & remove HTTPS Everywhere - please note these changes are optional and you're welcome to disagree with me.

Other than the above, good config, thanks for sharing.

~LDogg
I think TrafficLight is still pretty solid. I'll stick to it. ;) Thank you, too.
 
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LDogg

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@LDogg Good to see you again (y) Please have a look at @Evjl's Rain 's latest tests and test yourself.
Emsisoft's extension is not that good anymore, but Bitdefender TrafficLight actually is.
Agree with the ditching of HTTPS Everywhere.
I certainly will have a look, and great to see you too buddy! Had a baby so being active is quite the struggle, so is free time currently.

~LDogg
 

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