Advanced Plus Security oldschool's laptop setup 2020

Last updated
Jan 4, 2020
Windows Edition
Pro
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender
VoodooShield Pro v5.57
OS hardening
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
ConfigureDefender @ modified High
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Hitman Pro (paid)
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Brave - hardened + built-in protection + WDBP + Netcraft
Edge Dev Chromium - hardened + µBO + Privacy Badger
Firefox - hardened + µBO + Privacy Badger + eTag Stoppa + MBBG
Maintenance tools
Windows built-in
BleachBit 3.0 - "Hilary uses it!"
RunBySmartscreen
File and Photo backup
Copy/Paste -> Free Agent Drive
System recovery
Windows built-in -> Free Agent drive (monthly)
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Lenovo L340 i3 8145U CPU @ 2.10 GHz 2.300 GHz 8GB DDR4 RAM 1 TB HDD
REMOVED:

Macrium Reflect Free

TinyWall

ADDED: Aomei Backupper Free

Switched from Macrium Free to Aomei Free. I think this will work better for me.

Edit: I forgot the TinyWall bit. I had some evidence/experience that it is not fully functional when attempting a soft install. I had to say good-bye to my old friend. :emoji_disappointed:
 
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shmu26 said:
What's better in Aomei?
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It’s UI is more streamlined. I believe it’s a bit more suited to my technical skill level. We shall see. Aomei makes a W10 version of Onekey, which originally came installed on my laptop. That one was for W7 only, and I uninstalled it.
 
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Removed: Sophos Home Free

Returned to: Windows Defender

Sophos Free is improved but still bloated, because the disabled Premium features remain installed and using some resources. The result is I'm back to WD and my reliable setup. Hard to beat built-in goodness! :) MS does some things right. I also added some inadvertently missing info to my configuration.
 
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oldschool said:
Removed: Sophos Home Free

Returned to: Windows Defender

Sophos Free is improved but still bloated, because the disabled Premium features remain installed and using some resources. The result is I'm back to WD and my reliable setup. Hard to beat built-in goodness! :) MS does some things right. I also added some inadvertently missing info to my configuration.
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Simple but very effective!
 
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Dropped and trashed my last laptop. This is my initial setup for my replacement laptop as described above. This is a work in progress until I'm ready to upgrade to Windows 10. I'll wait at least until 1903 is out for awhile and the dust has settled.
 
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oldschool said:
Dropped and trashed my last laptop. This is my initial setup for my replacement laptop as described above. This is a work in progress until I'm ready to upgrade to Windows 10. I'll wait at least until 1903 is out for awhile and the dust has settled.
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Looks tight to me.
What was damaged in your laptop after its fatal fall -- was it a HDD?
 
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shmu26 said:
Looks tight to me.
What was damaged in your laptop after its fatal fall -- was it a HDD?
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Yes. HDD. It dropped off a side table, upside down and would try to boot but wouldn't + black screen!
 
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oldschool said:
Added:

Brave browser

Aomei OneKey Free

Removed Chrome

I added Brave because it has some features I prefer over Chrome, and OneKey recovery because it is simply the easiest to use.

I'm enjoying W7 while I have it!
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I tried after a long time brave borwser because of you. Friend now is perfect. I can add my language i can use all the chrome extensions.....(y)
 
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stefanos said:
I tried after a long time brave borwser because of you. Friend now is perfect. I can add my language i can use all the chrome extensions.....(y)
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I was using Beta but now Released version. I had a problem with Brave beta updates.
 
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