K Atari's Simple Config

[K Atari]

Hey guys. I am usually a Linux user, but Linux has its downsides specifically gaming.This is my simple and efficient configuration for my gaming/entertainment comp.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Sven]

Hello! Welcome to MT!

Nice and solid config! If you start to feel uncomforty with Windows Defender, just install Avast! Free and you'll be ready to go (no other special reason for Avast than my love for it)
Thanks for sharing it with us!

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Hello, K Atari. I commend you on your extensions they're few but mighty!
As you are certainly one whom does not appear annoyed by alerts, gorhill's HTTP Switchboard support states:
"Important: No longer developed. Project has been split into two distinct, more advanced extensions:µBlock and µMatrix."

• https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/umatrix/?display=en

umatrix appears very similar, and feels likewise, but it's development remains current.

Like yourself, I also use Cyberfox x64; and among my core add-ons incorporate NoScript to block java script. Download it directly from the developer:

• https://noscript.net

An additional layer of protection when piloting the good ship Windows 8.1 through treacherous internet waters is to sandbox your browsers using the amazing free app Sandboxie.

• www.sandboxie.com

Thank you for sharing your configuration, and also letting us share with you!

PS There's more...

For Privacy in Opera,
go to settings.
Under Privacy & Security,

1. Scroll down to Cookies
2. Mark the circle "Keep local date only until quiting browser."
3. Check mark the box "Block third party cookies & site data."

In Cyberfox,
Open Menu (button w/3 lines), and go to Options.
Under Security, unless you have already done this,

• Uncheck both boxes for password management.

Under Privacy,

1. Uncheck the box "Allow Geolocation"
2. Choose "Never remember history"
3. Choose either "Tell sites nothing..." or "Tell sites I do not want to be tracked". Do not choose "I want to be tracked"

*Optional: browse using "New Private Window".

 

[Exterminator]

Looks good!! Thanks for sharing your config

 

[jamescv7]

You nailed it! Very good and optimized configuration from all layers.

Optional suggestion: If you want a bit tweakable for Windows Firewall then try to a tool like Glasswire.

https://www.glasswire.com/

 

[K Atari]

@Sven thanks for the warm welcome. I will try Avast tonight.

@Cats-4_Owners-2 Yes, I heard about umatrix. I was always kinda lazy to not install it even though its only a few clicks away. Now, I finally replaced switchboard. Cool to see another Cyberfox user. Thanks for the advice.

@jamescv7 Glasswire looks interesting. It also looks pretty new. Are there any major bugs still being reported?

I appreciate everyone's comments.

 

[jamescv7]

@K Atari:http://malwaretips.com/threads/glasswire-1-0-25.32126/

Considering its likely a beta then some users try it does not receive so far any bugs yet.

 

[Dr. Tenma]

This is an efficient config and i like how you're still using windows defender.

 

[K Atari]

@Dr. Tenma Yea, windows defender may not be that great, but it is non-intrusive and has no false positives. I have been testing out Avast Free for a couple weeks though.

 

[scot]

Good config. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

@Dr. Tenma Yea, windows defender may not be that great, but it is non-intrusive and has no false positives. I have been testing out Avast Free for a couple weeks though.

Hello @K Atari. When first I'd emerged out from the desert (speaking figuratively) of unforgiving badlands to come upon the healing springs maintained by the wise oracles of MalwareTips, I was then advised that Windows Defender & Windows Firewall would provide enough protection. I couldn't agree more!
Curiously, I now use Avast! which has served us well on our Windows 8.1 system too.

 

[K Atari]

@Cats-4_Owners-2 I love your style of writing . It seems I am on the same boat. I've been trying avast for a bit and I've just left it there. I'm not sure if I'll go back.

 

[K Atari]

UPDATED -- Haven't updated in a while. Trying out Avira Free.

 

[Rishi]

Are you using Avira with launcher or without launcher, if you want there is an offline version without the launcher.

 

[K Atari]

Thanks for the heads up. Yes that would be great without the launcher. I guess I would have to reinstall?

 

[Rishi]

I am sure launcher can be uninstalled separately. If it messes anything simply re-install using the offline version.

 

[DJ Panda]

Maybe try Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit if you don't have exploit protection.

 

[K Atari]

Updated Config for Windows 10.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Solid config, nothing to change.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Congratulations upon your successful journey into the expansive dimensions of Windows 10, K Atari! I'm confident I am not performing much of a stretch by guessing that you like it.