Jack's ASUS ZenBook Pro Security Configuration (2019)

[Jack]

Hey guys,
This is the security config for my main laptop. Thank you!

 

[jackwilli]

No system utilities at least you can add CCleaner. Are you using EaseUS todo backup? How is it at recovery time?

 

[Captain Awesome]

Good & simple config..@Jack

 

[brod56]

Nice and simple

 

[Windows_Security]

Running standard user is good, using the software restriction policies of your Windows Pro makes it better.

 

[JM Safe]

Perfect config @Jack !

Thanks for sharing it

 

[Ink]

No system utilities at least you can add CCleaner

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.

 

[bribon77]

Thanks for sharing

 

[jackwilli]

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.

Hello sir, I am using laptop or computer since last month for first time. You can't even put me in beginner group. 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.

 

[Nevi]

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.

 

[shmu26]

Hey guys,
This is the security config for my main laptop. Thank you!

@Jack what do you use to sandbox your browser?

 

[numike]

Severe vulnerabilities uncovered in popular password managers

Severe vulnerabilities uncovered in popular password managers | ZDNet

Passwords stored in RAM could lead to theft, but the report has to be considered in a risk-based context.

www.zdnet.com

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Very nice Configuration, thanks for sharing

 

[Burrito]

Super clean configuration.

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

 

[DDE_Server]

Simple yet effective security configuration Thanks for sharing

 

[numike]

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