Awaiting review Pat MacKnife's PC Security Config

Current configurationWindows 11
Version 4Updated
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Device & operating system

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Operating system
Windows 11
OS version and support details
26H2
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Gaming

Protection & updates

, 13 answers
Real-time protection
Avast One free
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
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
Siligence Cable modem/router from ISP
Custom security settings
Firewall Hardening (tool by andyfull)
Periodic malware scanners
Eset online scanner, Sophos Scan & Clean.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
No test

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers
Browsers and extensions
Vivaldi with Ublock Origin Lite, BD Web Sage 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

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
Aomei Backupper Standard
System recovery
Hasleo backup suite

Apps, specs & notes

, 5 answers
Maintenance tools
Wise disk cleaner
Subscriptions
None
Computer specs
Desktop Medion Akoya (Windows 11 Home 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
2026 Sept 1 : Avast One Free.
Feedback preference
Detailed suggestions and alternatives welcome

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On-device encryption
BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
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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

From the setup owner View current setup
This is a new desktop from May 3 (Its a Budget Pc but didn't wanted to spend too much money for a Pc with daily tasks : surfing the web, open some word documents and a little game)
Hell yeah this i3 is fast with SSD (500 MB read/write) , i bought a new SSD with faster specs (Samsung 980 500 GB 3100/2600 MB) i'm waiting for delivery :)
 
From the setup owner View current setup
Uninstalled BD because of this High resources :

Bitdefender usage jan2023.jpg


Is this normal ? MS edge was open with 5 tabs , when i close edge then BD drops down to 350 MB o_O
Also tested with Google chrome, it raises from 350 MB to 750 MB in about 15 minutes .....

Edit : After an update Everything is back to normal now, don't know who fixed it, Bd , windows ?! :)
 
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From the setup owner View current setup
AVG is very good protection, but i don't like the nagging ad popups (and avast was involved with data selling some time ago)
Microsoft defender is also good, but kind of heavy scanning in folders (like in download folder all icons loading slower than with other AV's)
Bitdefender has always been my favorite, but lately several bugs with Windows 11 and not auto updating after computer start.
Now running Avira for a few weeks, also good in protection, a little bit lighter than BD, sometimes a popup but not that much.
 
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