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PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Last updated
Mar 22, 2023
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Not applicable
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
    • Account password
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Norton 360 Premium
Device firewall
Custom security settings
Default settings
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes free
Hitman Pro
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browsers and extensions
Opera: Norton Safe web, Adguard
Desktop VPN
Windscribe Free. Only used when needed.
Password and passkey manager
I don't use one. Passwords are safe in my brain
Maintenance tools
Montly scan with Norton's built-in performance tools
Ccleaner
File and photo backups
Backup important files on separate hard drive
Pictures and videos on Onedrive and Google Drive
System recovery
No full system backups only backup important files. If something went wrong i'll reinstall windows.
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU: Intel Core i5 5200U
RAM: 8 GB
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 550 / ATI AMD Radeon R5 M225 (1GB)
Screen: 17.3 inch (1600x900)
Motherboard: Hewlett-Packard 2249
Harddrive: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500 GB
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When I had Norton 360 awhile back it used to block a site I like (movies123), and there was no way then to go to site anyway, (granted the site can be a virus nightmare for ads redirects and unwanted downloads) but having Kaspersky blocked everything and allowed me to watch movies while Norton web protection did not, has this changed since do you know?
 
oldschool said:
Do you run a batch file or have some other quick way to setup a new install? 🤔
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No, I currently don't have a quick way other than a complete reinstallation. Never had to do that on this laptop though.
harlan4096 said:
A full system backup tool would be interesting, with tools such as Macrium, You can recover Your system very fast, and save the work of reinstalling the system and apps again.

Thanks for sharing :)
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Thanks for the suggestion, i'll take a look at it. I've played with acronis trueimage in the past, but since that's not free, macrium would be a better option.
 
Dave Russo said:
When I had Norton 360 awhile back it used to block a site I like (movies123), and there was no way then to go to site anyway, (granted the site can be a virus nightmare for ads redirects and unwanted downloads) but having Kaspersky blocked everything and allowed me to watch movies while Norton web protection did not, has this changed since do you know?
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Don't know about that particular site, but you can add website exceptions in the firewall.

How to add website exception to firewall in Norton 360

Website is https: w/o SSL but I trust it. This happened when I updated/enhanced my Norton protection.
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