K Atari's Simple Config

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Dec 31, 1969
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Home
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
AV: Windows Defender
Anti-executable: NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro
Anti-Exploit: Malwarebytes Anti-exploit Premium
Virtualization: Sandboxie
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Zemana, EEK
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
uBlock Origin
Maintenance tools
Cleaner: CCleaner
Encryption: Gpg4win, DnsCrypt
System recovery
Macrium Reflect

K Atari

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Jan 10, 2015
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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.
 
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Sven

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Nov 5, 2013
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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

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Dec 4, 2013
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Hello, K Atari. I commend you on your extensions they're few but mighty!:D
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."
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:
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.
Thank you for sharing your configuration, and also letting us share with you!:)

PS o_OThere'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".:cool: Do not choose "I want to be tracked":confused:
*Optional: browse using "New Private Window".
 
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K Atari

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Jan 10, 2015
48
@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. :rolleyes: 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.
 

Cats-4_Owners-2

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@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 :rolleyes:(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.o_O I couldn't agree more!:)
Curiously, I now use Avast! which has served us well on our Windows 8.1 system too.:D
 

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