Kevin's Laptop Security configuration settings

[Kefter]

Please find the current security configuration of my laptop.

 

[frogboy]

Maybe i would ad LastPass as a password manager.

 

[illumination]

Looks good, all the basics are covered. You could add a password manager to that list.
https://lastpass.com/

 

[Exterminator]

Looks good!!
Agree with the password manager suggestions
You could consider HTTPS Everywhere in Chrome
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[tonibalas]

Very good config and thanks for sharing

 

[jamescv7]

So far so good, you may add Hitman Pro as on demand scanner.

 

[YuanJiawj]

A good config here, its good idea add the tools/addons recommended for @frogboy @illumination @exterminator20 and @jamescv7. Thanks for sharing your config!

 

[Kefter]

Hi Guys,

Thank you for you advise on other software I can use. I installed LastPass and HTTPS Anywhere add-in which I was not aware of before.

I am aware of Hitman Pro. I also use Spybot Search and Destroy as an on demand scan.

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[Sr. Normal]

Good configuration.

I only would put wot and ghostery extensions

Kind regards

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Kefter, thank you for sharing your configuration!

To tighten your privacy in Firefox go under "options".

1. Below "Security" un-select "remember passwords for sites". LastPass shall be much more secure.
2. Under "Privacy" choose "Do not remember history"

With Chrome use "Incognito", so all browsing history will be deleted when the session ends. It also disables extensions which may track you, so to allow helpful extensions (like LastPass) go to "settings", then >> "extensions". Make sure to check the box allowing the extensions you wish when using Incognito.

A free program that safely removes accumulated temp files, and can be used daily to keep your system clear & light is CCleaner.

• http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Personally I recommend their portable version. It extracts onto an external USB flash drive rather than your system. Find it located at the very bottom of the linked page under "Builds". The portable version makes no changes to your system's registry.

Also in Chrome, there is a built in 3rd party cookie blocker!
To activate the cookie blocker, find it under "Settings".
Here you should also de-select "Remember passwords"

1. Scroll down to the bottom, & <click> Advanced Settings
2. Beneath "Privacy" <click> Content settings

For privacy, you can un-check everything (above) but do keep "Enable phishing and malware protection" selected.
3. Mark the box "Block third party cookies and site data".
*To insure removal of data, rather than "Allow", choose "Keep local data only until you quit...browser".

 

[Sr. Normal]

@Cats-4_Owners-2: Post?. Tutorial ?. Master Class?. No, another example of knowledge and kindness.

I had never scored that box , trusted Ghostery and Donotrackme , but it has sense.

Thanks teacher

 

[Deleted member 21043]

I notice you mentioned you are using Firefox on your configuration. I recommend taking a look into "Firemin" for Firefox. In case you haven't heard of it before, it basically lowers the memory usage that Firefox will use.

You can find more information here:
http://www.rizonesoft.com/firemin/
http://download.cnet.com/Firemin/3000-18512_4-75454011.html

Thanks!