Advanced Plus Security L0ckJaw - New Laptop Config 2022

Last updated
Jun 6, 2022
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
G DATA Total Security
Simple Windows Hardening 2.0
Firewall security
About custom security
Ooshutup 10++ recommended Changes
Periodic malware scanners
NPE
Kaspersky
Emsisoft
Malware sample testing
I do participate in malware testing. See details about my testing environment below.
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge
G DATA browsing protectiob
Adblock Plus
Bitwarden
Decentraleyes
Secure DNS
No ---- > 24/7 VPN
Desktop VPN
Private Internet Access
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Manually
Hibit Uninstaller
Ccleaner
File and Photo backup
Onedrive premium
Macrium Reflect ( full automated backups )
System recovery
Onedrive with Malware Protection
Macrium Reflect ( Full automated backup )
Risk factors
    • Working from home
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Requesting and accepting remote access
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
Macsim ( China brand, made by Asus )
Intel N5095
Intel GPU600 4K
12GB RAM
512GB M2 SSD
Notable changes
Add Macrium Reflect.
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

L0ckJaw

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Feb 17, 2018
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Who would laugh? It's just your choice. I just wonder why you changed from BD to G-DATA.
Both of them offers best security in the industry and in my old laptop, G-DATA was more sluggish.
After reading the privacy rules of BD, they are not clear. They gather and share a lot of data with 3rd parties.
You can opt - out but with BD this means you can not use the product anymore.

GDATA dont use 3rd parties and their GDPR and privacy statement is very clear.

( and i love BEAST in G DATA )
 

safetrend

Level 1
Apr 15, 2022
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After reading the privacy rules of BD, they are not clear. They gather and share a lot of data with 3rd parties.
You can opt - out but with BD this means you can not use the product anymore.

GDATA dont use 3rd parties and their GDPR and privacy statement is very clear.

( and i love BEAST in G DATA )
Oh, I've never read product description of both. G-DATA from 🇩🇪. trustable!
 

Trooper

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After reading the privacy rules of BD, they are not clear. They gather and share a lot of data with 3rd parties.
You can opt - out but with BD this means you can not use the product anymore.

GDATA dont use 3rd parties and their GDPR and privacy statement is very clear.

( and i love BEAST in G DATA )

How is it running for you? For me it was quite heavy.
 

oldschool

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After reading the privacy rules of BD, they are not clear. They gather and share a lot of data with 3rd parties.
You can opt - out but with BD this means you can not use the product anymore.
I found their privacy info online and it seems pretty clear to me.

If you're only using an AV product but not VPN, Identity protection, etc. or paying for a subscription using Google authentication, etc... I don't see where they're sharing data with 3rd parties, e.g. if you use BD Free or BD AV. I'm not so sure about bundles with other features like BDTS. I may be wrong but that's how I read their policy. It seems pretty straight forward.

I also know you like GDATA and their privacy policy may be more clear, as you say. And as @safetrend says "G-DATA from 🇩🇪. trustable!" :cool:
 

L0ckJaw

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Feb 17, 2018
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For me, G Data is too heavy. BD works perfectly with me. I don't worry about privacy because every program collects your data and sends it out.
As I mentioned once only ARCABIT does not collect your data.
Is heavier than BD, but less bloated and GDPR is great. Detection wise its really great, in my tests it defeats BD, Gdata's BEAST is really powerfull.
 

M4RT1NE2

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Mar 19, 2022
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OK. I also have a valid license for G Data but I am not changing the kit at my place. I am fine with it.
 

Shadowra

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Sep 2, 2021
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Hello :)
I didn't find any information about Bitdefender, but they are in Romania, and I know that this country has quite strict privacy laws, basically companies are not allowed to transfer personal data.

Antivirus companies usually transfer telemetry for statistical purposes, and unknown or modified files for study. Of course, not the whole file is sent, but a fragment.
 

L0ckJaw

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Feb 17, 2018
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Complete reinstall Windows 11 Pro with new Serial.
Installed Norton360 ( got 7 years license and i simply love how light it is. And with Cloud Gaming, no lag , Bitdefender alot of lag and stuttering )
 

M4RT1NE2

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Mar 19, 2022
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Complete reinstall Windows 11 Pro with new Serial.
Installed Norton360 ( got 7 years license and i simply love how light it is. And with Cloud Gaming, no lag , Bitdefender alot of lag and stuttering )
In my case ARCABIT 6 year licence is also giving me pause for thought on switching.
ARCABIT lighter than BD.
 

L0ckJaw

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Feb 17, 2018
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So light.... what a difference.
 

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