Advanced Plus Security Minimalist's security configuration 2021

[Minimalist]

This is my setup for beginning of 2021. I didn't change it much lately.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Great config with one of the best paid suites there is
I stopped using O&O ShutUp10, while it being very good software and rarely causing problems with the recommended settings, I try to do most things manually nowadays with the help of this Kaspersky website: Online Privacy Checker: Protect your Social Media Privacy

 

[Minimalist]

Thank you for that link. I use ShutUp10 because it's quite conservative and doesn't cause any problems to me. They also update it when new Windows version comes out or when MS changes something.

 

[Minimalist]

I've updated post with new data. A question: where can we list our password manager and similar tools?

 

[Nevi]

Great config. Thanks for sharing.

 

[harlan4096]

I've updated post with new data. A question: where can we list our password manager and similar tools?

If it has a browser add-on, then add it inside Browsers section

 

[Minimalist]

If it has a browser add-on, then add it inside Browsers section

Nope, I use desktop app I was thinking of putting it in Optimization Apps filed but it would feel strange to have it listed there.

 

[harlan4096]

Yeah, agree... in the past I recall there was a section of "Privacy Tools" or something similar, but was removed I guess...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Added a request for a place to put your password manager here:

By Staff - Site Issues and Feedback

@plat1098 @Gandalf_The_Grey I have disabled EasyPrivacy on uBo and the thread link works

malwaretips.com

 

[Minimalist]

Thank you @Gandalf_The_Grey for sent request. I've updated info.

 

[Minimalist]

I've made few changes in past days.
I replaced Kaspersky Internet Security with Emsisoft Anti-Malware. I will see how long I'll be able to stay away from KIS
I also set Quad9 as my DNS provider.

 

[Lightning_Brian]

@Minimalist Keep me posted on Quad9. I'm interested in swapping up my DNS provider when I'm not using my VPN 24/7/365.

I see you are using Macrium Reflect. Have you used viBoot? Great tool that some folks don't know about. Link: Macrium viBoot

viBoot is a good tech tool to have when wanting to test things out. Thought I mention it!

Good setup!

~Brian

 

[Minimalist]

Thnx @Lightning_Brian .

I like Qad9 so far. I didn't test it's blocking capabilities but doing some tests with DNSBench it scored quite well.

Yes, I use Macrium Reflect for a long time now and like it a lot. I did not use viBoot till now but I read about it. I use Kaspersky a lot and IDK if both apps could use hyper-v at the same time.
I usually test my images by attaching VHD, restoring an image to it and run it in Virualbox. I know it's an old way of doing it but I still prefer it over viBoot. I also don't install CBT and MIG on my system. I guess that I like just the basics and that they work with no problems.

 

[Lightning_Brian]

Hi @Minimalist !

Good stuff! Glad you are liking Quad9 so far. Been looking at seriously using that when I'm not using my VPN 24/7/365. Glad to hear your experience is going well thus far.

Read more about viBOot - super nice and quite easy to use in my own humble opinion. I'm not sure about the Kaspersky route and if both apps can use Hyper-V at the same time. @harlan4096 would you be able to answer that question for Minimalist? I would suspect the answer is 'yes'; however, I wouldn't want to inform you incorrect info.

The old way is a good way there Minimalist. I know if I wasn't using the stuff I'm using now that would be the way I would test things too.

~Brian

 

[harlan4096]

if You enable MS HyperV, K will warn You...

Suporte - About protection through hardware virtualization

 

[Minimalist]

if You enable MS HyperV, K will warn You...

Suporte - About protection through hardware virtualization

Thnx. I guess that Kaspersky only needs it for Safe money component? Since I don't use it, it wouldn't be a big problem.

EDIT: that was the reason why I asked:

 

[harlan4096]

I use VMWare but K. virtualization is working fine...

 

[Cortex]

Nice setup & no shortage of RAM either, I'm a bit of a believer of plenty of RAM?

 

[Minimalist]

Nice setup & no shortage of RAM either, I'm a bit of a believer of plenty of RAM?

Yes, I also like to have a lot of RAM and prefer applications to use it instead of HDD or SSD.

 

[Minimalist]

I've added Cloudflare as my secondary DNS resolver - 1.1.1.2