Advanced Plus Security gordonshumway laptop config 2022

Last updated
Mar 10, 2022
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Bitdefender Total Security
Firewall security
About custom security
Bitdefender Total Security - currently using default settings other than not using the VPN or Password Manager due to using other options.

Windows - Hard_Configurator with "Basic_Recommended_Settings"
Periodic malware scanners
Hitman Pro, Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge
Google search
uBlock Origin and Bitwarden Addons
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
ProtonVPN free
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
SUMo for updates otherwise I just run the inbuilt disk cleaner once in a while to delete temp files etc
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
System recovery
System image to external USB once a month, stored disconnected. Use "Windows 7 Backup and Restore Tool" (its included in Windows 11 and 10, has Windows 7 in the name)
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Dell Latitude 2019. Intel CPU, Intel GPU. 16GB RAM. 512GB SSD.
Notable changes
March 10 - Changed to Bitdefender Total Security
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

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