Advanced Plus Security Pat Macknife Desktop Config 2021

Last updated
Jan 27, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Avira Free Security.
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Avira Free Antivirus (minor tweaks) High heuristics
Periodic malware scanners
Norton power Eraser , Malwarebytes free.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Edge Chromium with (Trafficlight) and Ublock Origin.
Secure DNS
None (isp)
Desktop VPN
None
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Wise disk cleaner, wise registry cleaner.
File and Photo backup
Aomei Backupper standard
System recovery
Aomei Backupper standard
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
HP Pavilion 500 Desktop Intel® i3-4150
CPU Dual-Core @3,50 Ghz.
Intel HD Graphics 4400
Ram: 16 GB DDR3.
SSD by Crucial MX500 -> 500 GB.
Notable changes
June 18 Replaced Sophos home free By Avast Free.
Juli 12 Installed McAfee Internet Security.
Sept 29 installed F-Secure Safe
Dec 16 installed Avira Free Security.
What I'm looking for?

Looking for minimum feedback.

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ForgottenSeer 85179

What brand do you recommend? You know, you can make your own extra-fast storage space (3-4 GB or more capacity, depending) using your RAM. For my mid-range spec GSkill RAM using Miray RamDisk software
WD, SanDisk, Crucial (no order).

I know such software but doesn't recommend it as it's not magic. A driver is used which can result in lost data in worst case. Also you should check your RAM if it runs 100% stable and without errors before.

Crucial provide such feature in their SSD tool but I also don't like third party driver and software. So I stay with Windows driver :)
 

Pat MacKnife

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Jul 14, 2015
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Sorry guys i switched back to Avast , something strange with AVG , sometimes that delay (on browser level) when a detection is found and when i uninstalled a benchmark ssd program i had to make exeptions for the uninstaller ((Avg asked that)) :oops: to continue :/ .... never had this before in two weeks with Avast.
Probably no big deal but i feel more satisfaction with Avast for now (you never know if avast starts acting weird)lol.
 

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