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PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Last updated
Mar 10, 2022
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
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
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time protection
Bitdefender Total Security
Device firewall
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
Browsers and extensions
Microsoft Edge
Google search
uBlock Origin and Bitwarden Addons
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
ProtonVPN free
Password and passkey 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 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)
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Streaming from untrusted sites
Computer specs
Dell Latitude 2019. Intel CPU, Intel GPU. 16GB RAM. 512GB SSD.
Notable changes
March 10 - Changed to Bitdefender Total Security
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