Advanced Plus Security Lavamate´s Computer Security Config 2023

[Lavamate]

Hi

My first config for 2023

 

[Divine_Barakah]

Nice config! I would use AOMEI Backupper or Macrium Reflect instead of Windows built-in.

 

[Lavamate]

Nice config! I would use AOMEI Backupper or Macrium Reflect instead of Windows built-in.

Thanks for the recommendation i will try it out in the next few days.
Today i change my recovery backup to AOMEI Backupper. (15.01.2023)

 

[Lavamate]

First update about changes

Following Divine_Barakah's recommendation, I switched my recovery backup from Windows built-in to AOMEI Backupper. (15.01.23)
After some Posts that i read here in the forum and elsewhere, I decided to delete Malwarebytes and replace it with Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. (24.01.23) (Periodic scanners)
I change my Secure DNS (Alternate) from ControlD Free Malware to 1.1.1.2 (Malware Blocking Only) because unfortunately i noticed too often how it delays the connection to sites and because it often came to DNS request timed out errors. (26.01.23)
I change my Secure DNS (Alternate) from 1.1.1.2 to dns0.eu(Zero) because its a French non‑profit organization and of its hardened threat intelligence security. (19.02.23)
Exchange DNS Alternate with Preferred. (24.02.23)

 

[oldschool]

Following Divine_Barakah's recommendation, I switched my recovery backup from Windows built-in to AOMEI Backupper. (15.01.23)

Why not use both? I use them as a fail-safe method.

 

[Lavamate]

Why not use both? I use them as a fail-safe method.

In my opinion one is enough and I have also no desire to save everything twice somewhere except important documents, pictures, videos, Save Files etc.
And if I'm honest I can also just reinstall windows and set up with my Personal backup's etc. is then more work but who cares

 

[Lavamate]

Second update about changes
I change my Secure DNS from dns0.eu(Zero) to non-Zero because several serious websites could no longer be accessed with the Zero-Variant. (11.04.2023)
I'm currently experimenting with MB Windows Firewall Control, and so far, I'm very impressed. I use the settings recommended by piquiteco in this thread. (15.08.2023)
I added Netcraft Extension to Vivaldi for more security on unknown / untrusted / shady sites. (10.07.2023)
Proton Pass but just as backup for my PW´s. (17.08.2023)

 

[TairikuOkami]

dns0.eu(Zero) has zero configuration, the original NextDNS is better, you can see what is blocked and add it to allowlist. dns0.eu was supposed to be user friendly, but it really is not.

 

[Lavamate]

dns0.eu(Zero) has zero configuration, the original NextDNS is better, you can see what is blocked and add it to allowlist. dns0.eu was supposed to be user friendly, but it really is not.

You are right but the 300,000 queries in the free version of NextDNS is not enough for me and I don't want to pay for the Pro version
I only use NextDNS on the iPhone because the 300,000 queries there are enough, and it has impressed me so far because it has ad blocking and security features, but I don't really need that on the PC.

 

[Kongo]

You are right but the 300,000 queries in the free version of NextDNS is not enough for me and I don't want to pay for the Pro version
I only use NextDNS on the iPhone because the 300,000 queries there are enough, and it has impressed me so far because it has ad blocking and security features, but I don't really need that on the PC.

Actually thats where you need it the most

 

[Lavamate]

Actually thats where you need it the most

If you look at the list above, you can see that I have actually done a lot to be on the safe side
BTW: dns0.eu has built-in protection against millions of malicious domains and that is enough for me together with the rest of my security measures

 

[Kongo]

If you look at the list above, you can see that I have actually done a lot to be on the safe side
BTW: dns0.eu has built-in protection against millions of malicious domains and that is enough for me together with the rest of my security measures

Protection-wise definitely u are all set, but tracking and ad blocking could be an useful addition. But understandable if it's not worth the 19 dollars a year for you.

 

[Lavamate]

Protection-wise definitely u are all set, but tracking and ad blocking could be an useful addition. But understandable if it's not worth the 19 dollars a year for you.

Yes, you are right about tracking and ad blocking. I will think about it and then decide whether to buy NextDNS or ControlD.
But shouldn't uBlock actually be enough?
When I uses these filters:
uBlock filters – Ads, uBlock filters – Badware risks, uBlock filters – Privacy, uBlock filters – Quick fixes, uBlock filters – Unbreak, AdGuard – Ads, AdGuard Tracking Protection, AdGuard URL Tracking Protection, EasyPrivacy, Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list, AdGuard – Other Annoyances, AdGuard – Popup Overlays, AdGuard – Social Media, AdGuard – Widgets, AdGuard/uBO – Cookie Notices, Fanboy – Anti-Facebook, uBlock filters – Annoyances, EasyList Germany, HaGeZi's Personal DNS Blocklist

 

[Kongo]

Yes, you are right about tracking and ad blocking. I will think about it and then decide whether to buy NextDNS or ControlD.
But shouldn't uBlock actually be enough?
When I uses these filters:
uBlock filters – Ads, uBlock filters – Badware risks, uBlock filters – Privacy, uBlock filters – Quick fixes, uBlock filters – Unbreak, AdGuard – Ads, AdGuard Tracking Protection, AdGuard URL Tracking Protection, EasyPrivacy, Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list, AdGuard – Other Annoyances, AdGuard – Popup Overlays, AdGuard – Social Media, AdGuard – Widgets, AdGuard/uBO – Cookie Notices, Fanboy – Anti-Facebook, uBlock filters – Annoyances, EasyList Germany, HaGeZi's Personal DNS Blocklist

I don't only mean browser ads and trackers.