Advanced Security Jengo Laptop Configuration 2023

[TuxTalk]

My simple computer conf.
Its working without any issues so its fine for me.

 

[harlan4096]

Recovery backup: Not needed, full backup on External drive

Please specify which tool You use to do so.

Secure DNS?

Thanks for sharing

 

[TuxTalk]

Please specify which tool You use to do so.

Secure DNS?

Thanks for sharing

No tool, i don't like tools so much, i copy my data by hand.
Less is more and i like to be in control.
No need Secure DNS - PIA is online 24/7

 

[TuxTalk]

Just updated my internet speed, changed to fiber glass.

 

[TuxTalk]

Replaced Norton360 with Avast Premium Security.

 

[CyberTech]

Adblocker Plus? i would recommended uBlock origin or AdGuard
Backup data weekly? monthly?
No backup image as Windows OS? Just in case of an error like Screen blue

 

[TuxTalk]

Adblocker Plus? i would recommended uBlock origin or AdGuard
Backup data weekly? monthly?
No backup image as Windows OS? Just in case of an error like Screen blue

Maintenance tools
None, i do everything myself.
Personal backup
Manual backup to External drive <--------------
How often I backup? Manually Emergency recovery
Not needed, full data only backup on External drive. <---------------
If needed - reinstall and copy data back. <-----------------------

I dont like backup software. I have full control myself.

forgot to change : i use uBlock Origin for long.

 

[TuxTalk]

Changed to Avast Ultimate and upgraded my subscription.

 

[TuxTalk]

Switched back to :

Changed VPN to Private Internet Access.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Switched back to :

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Changed VPN to Private Internet Access.

Was there any issue with Avast or just you felt like trying something different for a change?

 

[TuxTalk]

Was there any issue with Avast or just you felt like trying something different for a change?

Noticed a bit slow down at some points. And since i have an active license untill 2027 for Norton Premium too, why not switch.

 

[TuxTalk]

See these numbers , Avast and Bitdefender are over 300MB. Lasts me the question why ?

* Also reinstalled my Win 11 pro laptop fresh, so no traces of any old AV present anymore.
* The smoothness of the system is great. No slowdowns or lagging.

 

[TuxTalk]

Bitwarden ---- > Norton Password Manager

I switched because i have active subscription for Norton and after testing i found out the intergration and auto fill on websites is way better with Norton.
Also i like the Unlock the vault approval with my phone before can use the vault in the browser.

 

[Ink]

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See these numbers , Avast and Bitdefender are over 300MB. Lasts me the question why ?

* Also reinstalled my Win 11 pro laptop fresh, so no traces of any old AV present anymore.
* The smoothness of the system is great. No slowdowns or lagging.

RAM usage doesn't indicate anything these days. What's 300MB to 16GB+ RAM? Using more RAM is actually better.

 

[TuxTalk]

RAM usage doesn't indicate anything these days. What's 300MB to 16GB+ RAM? Using more RAM is actually better.

I have 8GB, just use old laptops ( i dont care anything about fast fancy new computers ) I will never spend more than 350-400 euro on a laptop or phone.

 

[ForgottenSeer 103564]

I have 8GB, just use old laptops ( i dont care anything about fast fancy new computers ) I will never spend more than 350-400 euro on a laptop or phone.

I think he is trying to tell you 300 mb is not much now days when almost all systems have higher amounts of ram than they used to years ago.

He is correct that using more ram is good, it increases indexing speeds substantially, makes for a faster smoother system.

Besides what's the point of having all that ram if you don't use it.

 

[TuxTalk]

I think he is trying to tell you 300 mb is not much now days when almost all systems have higher amounts of ram than they used to years ago.

He is correct that using more ram is good, it increases indexing speeds substantially, makes for a faster smoother system.

Besides what's the point of having all that ram if you don't use it.

This is my topic and i have 8GB so why do we talk about 16GB ? I dont care if its good or not. I dont care about computers at all, we just need them now a days.

I just need a laptop thats running fine and no issues. Norton never gives me any issues. I boot the laptop like 3x a week. No time to play around.

 

[TuxTalk]

Got a good deal and back to :

• Avast Premium Security - Hardened Mode
• Avast Secureline VPN
• Bitwarden

 

[TuxTalk]

Back to :

Norton 360 - Aggressive Mode
Norton Secure Browser
Norton Secure VPN

Ditched Avast, Norton is the lightest AV out there.

 

[TuxTalk]

Switched from Norton VPN to NordVPN ( i got it free with my Bank Account )