Advanced Plus Security plat's config for 2020

Last updated
Dec 1, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Log-in security
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
MS Defender w/self-sandbox, CFA and PUP det. enabled
H_C Firewall Hardening
SmartScreen for chromium Edge
NVT OSArmor
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Controlled Folder Access (d/l, pictures, docs)
Core Isolation enabled
OSArmor: multiple block rules enabled over defaults
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro subscription--detection and removal
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool--on demand
Microsoft Defender Quick Scan
AdwCleaner (rarely)
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge
AdGuard browser assistant
Trace
Clear URLs
Maintenance tools
Windows built-in/System Maintenance run weekly
Jotti for .exe, url and hash analysis (rarely)
Tree Size for bulk and to scan for leftover folders
RAMMap to release hoarded System memory
Wise Disk Care (free version)
File and Photo backup
Manually to external and enclosed HDD which are then taken offline
System recovery
Easus ToDo Backup Free/64 GB USB drive
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Cpu: i9 9900 @ 3.1 GHz
Cooler: Noctua U12S Chromax
Gpu: NVIDIA Gtx 1080 Founders Edition blower-type
MBd: ASUS Prime Z390A
RAM: 2x8GB GSkill TridentZ @3200 mHz (16-18-18-38)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C
Drive: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB
Storage: 3x old 5400 rpm HDDs in offline enclosure
Machine has no internal SATA drives
PSU: EVGA SuperNova G2 Gold-rated 650 watts
Notable changes
removed: Vivaldi, PrivaZer
added: Opera
added: Tree Size folder identification software
added: RAMMap
added: Wise Disk Care for rapid junk removal
added: Insiders Beta ring for Windows 10
added: paid version NVT OSArmor
removed: Privacy Badger extension
removed: Intel XTU
removed: uBlock Origin
added: AdGuard Desktop

YuanJiawj

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Oct 9, 2014
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Well, its user interface is cleaner and better organized than say, Vivaldi's. It's strictly a matter of personal taste. It's fairly stable but to be honest, Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi have never crashed on here while Opera has done so twice.

Some little messes recently: A glitch in the UI resulted in an annoying message with a bizarre workaround until that was fixed soon after. Also, a recent browser update messed up my extensions but another update followed very soon after also. As long as there's a quick recovery of the browser, it's OK, things happen.

Right now, it's fast, neat and clean. I really like it. But Edge is a little more stable. Hmm, hope I don't eat my words down the road. :unsure:
thanks for your feedback, i'm planning to test Opera because its GUI looks nice (compared to older versions) and have readed good comments about security and stability on this new Opera version.
 

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