My laptop security config for 2022. I try to keep things simple with great emphasis on backup. 
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Only essential issues, please
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Device & operating system
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- Operating system
- Windows 10
- OS version and support details
- Home x64 22H2
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- Usage and exposure
- Visiting familiar websites, Working from home, Making audio/video calls, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Protection & updates
, 9 answers
- Real-time protection
- Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home
Hard_Configurator
Macrium Reflect Home Image Guardian - Device firewall
- Microsoft Defender Firewall
- On-device encryption
- Not applicable
- Device sign-in security
- Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Always notify
- Network firewall
- Enabled
- Custom security settings
- Emsisoft: Default Settings
Hard_Configurator: Basic Recommended
Firewall Hardening: Recommended + LOLBins - Periodic malware scanners
- Norton Power Eraser
Hitman Pro Free - Malware sample testing
- I do not participate in malware testing
Browsing, accounts & privacy
, 4 answers
- Browsers and extensions
- Microsoft Edge: Ublock Origin, Bitwarden
- Secure DNS
- Cloudflare 1.1.1.1
- Desktop VPN
- Mullvad Wireguard (on demand)
- Password and passkey manager
- Bitwarden
Backup & recovery
, 2 answers
- File and photo backups
- Syncback Free
Macrium Reflect Home - System recovery
- Macrium Reflect Home
Apps, specs & notes
, 4 answers
- Maintenance tools
- Windows 10 Maintenance Tools
GNU Privacy Guard
Sysinternals Autoruns
Sysinternals Process Explorer - Computer specs
- Dell XPS13 9380
Intel 8th Gen Core i5-8265U
UHD Graphics 620
8GB DDR3
512GB Samsung 970 Pro - Notable changes
- 07/01/2022 - Replaced Malwarebytes with KVRT
26/02/2022 - Replaced KVRT with NPE - Feedback preference
- Only essential issues, please
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Windows UAC???
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- Removed Malwarebytes Free
- Added Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT)
- Added Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT)
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- Removed KVRT
- Added Norton Power Eraser (NPE)
- Added Norton Power Eraser (NPE)
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System running well:- no change for 2023.
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