Jack's ASUS ZenBook Pro Security Configuration (2019)

Last updated
Jul 4, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Premium
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes, Norton Power Eraser, HitmanPro, and EKK
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome with:
-uBlock Origin with additional filters
-Last Pass
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
EaseUS Todo Backup Free with External HDD
System recovery
EaseUS Todo Backup Free with External HDD
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Downloading malware samples
    • Working from home
Computer specs
ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501VW
Intel i7-6700 HQ @ 2.6Ghz
16GB RAM
512 SSD
jackwilli said:
No system utilities at least you can add CCleaner:D
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The actual need for CCleaner (and other optimisers) have dwindled over the years.
  • Late-2018 builds of Windows 10, allow basic optimisations such as an updated version of 'Disk Clean-up', now called 'Free up space now' under Storage Sense. It's lightening fast on SSD.
  • Every web browser allows users to manage stored cookies, cache, history and permissions, with finer controls to erase data from a certain date. Extensions can these a step further.
  • Third-party uninstallers allow users to clear up leftover files on disk and registry.
Most 3rd party system cleaners are either (or all) of the following:
  • Overrated - generally from loyal users circa. 2001 and cannot give it up
  • Bloatware - non-essentials features
  • Adware - toolbars, in-app sponsored adverts, extra software before main installation
Whether you're an Expert or Beginner, recommending the wrong software is bad practice, and potentially dangerous.
 
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Spawn said:
The actual need for CCleaner (and other optimisers) have dwindled over the years.
  • Late-2018 builds of Windows 10, allow basic optimisations such as an updated version of 'Disk Clean-up', now called 'Free up space now' under Storage Sense. It's lightening fast on SSD.
  • Every web browser allows users to manage stored cookies, cache, history and permissions, with finer controls to erase data from a certain date. Extensions can these a step further.
  • Third-party uninstallers allow users to clear up leftover files on disk and registry.
Most 3rd party system cleaners are either (or all) of the following:
  • Overrated - generally from loyal users circa. 2001 and cannot give it up
  • Bloatware - non-essentials features
  • Adware - toolbars, in-app sponsored adverts, extra software before main installation
Whether you're an Expert or Beginner, recommending the wrong software is bad practice, and potentially dangerous.
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Hello sir, I am using laptop or computer since last month for first time. You can't even put me in beginner group:ROFLMAO:. And you are administrator of this site so i am not even comparable to your shadow. But as a windows or i should say PC learner,like me CCleaner is required till they know about windows inside settings and common commands. I know that mostly all system optimizers are just crap. But CCleaner has no issue like that. But as you said windows 10 has all those features inbuilt so I am going to remove ccleaner as i find them and become familiar with. After all I think I would be youngest here so I need all your advises so please keep me informed if i post something wrong or inappropriate.

Thanks.
 
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Great config Jack. I have started to user a standard account too. And with Esets suite nobody are going to get through your computer. At least it's unlikely.:unsure:
 
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Super clean configuration.

I'm surprised how effective Malwarebytes Browser Extension (Beta) can be. You might consider giving that a look.
 
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