gordonshumway
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Only made first post last month so haven't changed anything yet
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Device & operating system
, 3 answers
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- Usage and exposure
- Visiting familiar websites, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Streaming from untrusted sites
Protection & updates
, 7 answers
- Real-time protection
- Bitdefender Total Security
- Device sign-in security
- Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
- Security updates
- Allow security updates and latest features
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Always notify
- Custom security settings
- 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
Browsing, accounts & privacy
, 4 answers
- Browsers and extensions
- Microsoft Edge
Google search
uBlock Origin and Bitwarden Addons - Secure DNS
- NextDNS
- Desktop VPN
- ProtonVPN free
- Password and passkey manager
- Bitwarden
Backup & recovery
, 2 answers
- File and photo backups
- 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)
Apps, specs & notes
, 4 answers
- Maintenance tools
- SUMo for updates otherwise I just run the inbuilt disk cleaner once in a while to delete temp files etc
- Computer specs
- Dell Latitude 2019. Intel CPU, Intel GPU. 16GB RAM. 512GB SSD.
- Notable changes
- March 10 - Changed to Bitdefender Total Security
- Feedback preference
- Suggestions on the main improvements
Copied from the member's forum thread. This is a configuration record, not a device scan.
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And there is no reason to change anything. Nice config, thanks for sharing!
gordonshumway
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A family member bought a 5 PC subscription for Bitdefender Total Security so thought I'd try it for "free".
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