Advanced Plus Security McLovins' Config 2020

Last updated
Nov 11, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Trend Micro™ Maximum Security (Version: 17.0.1222)
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
All settings on max.
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro3.8.20 - Build 314 (64-bit)
Norton Power Eraser - Version: 5.3.0.115
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
I switch between Waterfox & Google Chrome, but below are the Add-ons that are on both browsers.

Trend Micro Toolbar
Trend Micro Shell Shock Detector
Internet Download Manager
Google Drive
Honey
GoFullPage
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
Defraggler
Revo Uninstaller Pro
File and Photo backup
iCloud
Dropbox
Google Drive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Working from home
    • Gaming
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
HP ENVY Phoenix 810-300a
  • Intel Core i7 4790
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
  • Corsair 32GB | 4x8GB @ 1600MHz
  • 3TB Seagate SATA (Work/main HDD)
  • 14GB SanDisk SATA SSD (Recovery Partition)
  • 500GB Samsung 860 PRO (Gaming OS HDD)
Peripherals
Notable changes
20/09/2020 - Added Acronis True Image 2020 & updated browsers.
11/10/2020 - Removed Aconis True Image 2020 & added Macrium Reflect Free. Also added Windscribe VPN
31/10/2020 - Updated to Version 20H2. Updated to latest version of Malwarebytes & Trend Micro.
11/11/2020 - Removed Malwarebytes. Added Norton Power Eraser & HitmanPro. Added a new keyboard, mouse & extended mouse pad.

McLovin

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FAQ:

Q: Why do you use Trend Micro all the time?
A: I believe that the protection for me is enough. I rarely go to any bad sites and ones that are bad I end up doing it on a VM.

Q: What phone do you have?
A: Currnetly it's the iPhone 11 Pro

Q: What do you do on your computer?
A: I work from home, so most of the time it's work. I do tend to play games and listen to music in my down time.
 
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harlan4096

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@McLovin:

Please specify which browser You are using.

In Backup and Restore, You may add a full Image System BackUp solution: Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliable, You already added cloud services at Photos and Files backup...

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)
 

McLovin

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@McLovin:

Please specify which browser You are using.

In Backup and Restore, You may add a full Image System BackUp solution: Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliable, You already added cloud services at Photos and Files backup...

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)

Fixed and updated.

Trendmicro user here as well on my other machine.

I've been using it for years. Have had absolutely no issues with the software.

Hey @McLovin, I think that your the only one on this forum that never switched AV's since joining MT. :p

Why fix something that's not broken? haha
Never had any issues with the software, so why need to change.
I have tested many AV's back in the day, but have always come back to Trend. :)

Very few members here from 2010/2011.

Not many OG's users around anymore but the staff team. All these new faces I haven't seen before haha
 

McLovin

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I see you still use Trend. Still good for your needs or you looked at alternatives?

It good for my needs yeah. I have in the past years done alot of testing for other AV's but have always come back to Trend. Simple yet effective. Plus why fix something that's not broken? :)

Good to see you back McLovin. It's been a very long time. It's good to see that you're still happily using Trend Micro.

Thank you! Been a hot minute.
 
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Can you recommend any less pricey, yet high quality headsets?
BOSE with acoustic noise cancellation are my recommendation. you can get the last 2 years models which are cheap in comparison to newer models, while maintaining high quality sound and noise cancellation. Good all arounder
 

McLovin

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McLovin

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Apr 17, 2011
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