Advanced Plus Security pablozi's security setup 2020

Last updated
Dec 10, 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
Windows Defender
VoodooShield Pro
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Windows Defender: hardened with GP
VoodooShield: Whitelist Mode + WC
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro
Emsisift Emergency Kit
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge + Adguard + 1Password
Maintenance tools
Revo Uninstaller PRO
Windows internal tools
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
External SSD
System recovery
Windows built-in tools
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Lenovo Ideapad 330-15ARR

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 3
RAM: 2 x 4 GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2400
STORAGE: 128 GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Notable changes
10/12/2020 - replaced LastPass with 1Password
05/10/2020 - replaced 1Password with LastPass, removed Brave
22/09/2020 change summary:
Removed: uBlock0, Bitwarden
Added: Adguard (extension), 1Password
Notes by Staff Team

  1. This setup configuration does not have a backup plan. We strongly recommend to add a backup solution for your data so that you can restore it in the case of an emergency.
    Backing up allows the recovery of data that has been lost due of a malware attack (eg. ransomware) or a hard disk crash. In such events you might lose family photos, your music collection, documents, or financial data. Backups are fast and simple to perform so it should be done on a regular basis.

It is always good to have a system backup.
For example, I installed F Secure a few days ago to test it, it made me give up Hitmain pro, ZAM and Shadows Defender. and to top it off I didn't work WFC.
And then restore with Macrium Reflect, and in 15 minutes it's the same as before installing F Secure.(y)
 
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pablozi said:
What's the benefit of it?
Since all sensitive data is protected by OneDrive in case of any failure it will take not longer than 1 hour to set up a fresh system with all drivers etc.
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Data Backups increase security drastically. System Image Backups doesn't. But it saves time and nerves. Why wasting hours of reinstalling and reconfiguring when all can be restored in the matter of minutes if something ever goes wrong...
 
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KonradPL said:
How much time take whole system backup in Macrium?
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For my 40gb system, 5 minutes for a backup and around 7 minutes to restore .

pablozi said:
What's the benefit of it?
Since all sensitive data is protected by OneDrive in case of any failure it will take not longer than 1 hour to set up a fresh system with all drivers etc.
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And if you do a backup right after you finished a clean install, installed your drivers and only the essential programs, restoring the backup would save you lot of time (10mn max) while ensuring a safe environment.
You know I heavily promote clean installs over upgrades, so I fully understand and agree with your position, but restoring a clean installed system image backup is way more productive .
 
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