Advanced Security Pat MacKnife's PC Security Config

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase
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Last updated
Jan 5, 2026
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
LiveBox Cable modem/router from ISP
Real-time protection
Bitdefender free.
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
Firewall Hardening (tool by andyfull)
Periodic malware scanners
Norton power Eraser , Sophos Scan & Clean.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
No test
Browsers and extensions
Vivaldi with Ublock Origin Lite, Trafficlight extension
Google Chrome with Ublock Origin lite, Trafficlight
Secure DNS
Quad 9 DNS 9.9.9.9
Desktop VPN
None
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Wise disk cleaner
File and photo backups
Aomei Backupper Standard
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Hasleo backup suite
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming from untrusted sites
Computer specs
Desktop Medion Akoya (Windows 11 PC)
Intel® i3-10100. Quad-Core @3,60 Ghz to 4,30 Turbo
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Ram: 16 GB DDR4 @ 2666 Mhz.
Samsung 980 NVMe SSD. 500 GB. (read/write 3100/2600 MB)
Notable changes
Jan 5 / 2026 : Avast Free.
May 30 / 2026 : Bitdefender free.
Feedback preference

Only essential issues, please

Pat MacKnife said:
Why uninstalling ? Because it worries me, sometimes for 6 hours no signature update, don't know if that is normal ...
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I installed it today to see how it runs on my upgraded laptop NvME and RAM, after seeing the test you posted. It's updated 7 times since installation about 8 hrs. ago.
 
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