At-Risk pytroman86's PC Security Config

[pytroman86]

Hello


This is my setup configuration security

 

[Parkinsond]

Fort firewall is lighter than Portmaster but the downside it has to install its driver which will force you to turn off core isolation as it is not signed nor allowed by MS.

 

[lokamoka820]

Fort firewall is lighter than Portmaster but the downside it has to install its driver which will force you to turn off core isolation as it is not signed nor allowed by MS.

Based on his configuration, it seems he prioritizes privacy over lightweight performance; in that case, Portmaster would be a better fit.

 

[harlan4096]

System Recovery: a full image system backup solution would be welcome. You can't trust only in Restore Point.

 

[Parkinsond]

Based on his configuration, it seems he prioritizes privacy over lightweight performance; in that case, Portmaster would be a better fit.

Is fort firewall conflicting with privacy?

 

[lokamoka820]

Is fort firewall conflicting with privacy?

No, I didn't mean that there was a privacy issue with the Fort firewall, but Portmaster is more of a privacy tool than a regular firewall. It has a secure DNS and built-in ad/tracker filters, so for example, it will block Microsoft Edge tracking data without affecting the update process and without any manual configuration from the user. That's what I meant.

 

[pytroman86]

I mainly use Portmaster because it's easy to switch from one DNS resolver to another

I'm adding Cloudflare Family and my personal NextDNS profile...

 

[pytroman86]

What storage medium should I use to back up a system image?



My system SSD is 1 TB. How much storage space do I need to back up the system?

Thanks for the tip...

 

[Victor M]

I think the popular size now is 2TB for external SSD's. Use that for image backups. And Hashleo has a free imaging app.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I think the popular size now is 2TB for external SSD's. Use that for image backups.

For data storage I prefer the old HDDs. The only downside is data transfer speed. External SSDs prices are insane.

How is your experience in using external SSDs to store backups?

 

[Victor M]

I use external HDD's too. Because it is a little cheaper and should last longer too. But I am contemplating SSD's because I bring the external HDD's with me (as off site backup ) and it gets banged and tossed about.

 

[Victor M]

I would recommend adding CyberLock to your arsenal. It is a default deny layer. Everything that runs that is new is scrutinized and the AI then makes a security recommendation whether to keep or block. So you will be made aware that someone is attempting to run something and can take action.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I use external HDD's too. Because it is a little cheaper and should last longer too. But I am contemplating SSD's because I bring the external HDD's with me (as off site backup ) and it gets banged and tossed about.

Thankfully I managed get a shockproof silicone case for my external HDD and I dropped it many times. It is working without any issues.

In the past few month, the prices of SSDs in Egypt skyrocketed. Very unreasonable prices. I am not sure if other markets are the same.

 

[lokamoka820]

I mainly use Portmaster because it's easy to switch from one DNS resolver to another

If you only use Portmaster for this purpose, lighter alternatives like DNS Jumper can help you achieve the same result. DNS Jumper is portable, easy to use, and includes features like speed testing.

 

[pytroman86]

Windows Defender without anti-ransomware + WHHLight (without WDAC) + Safing Portmaster (free)... Will this break Windows 11?

Home use only...

Is this enough?

I often use a personal NextDNS profile in Portmaster...

And that's more than enough for me...

Since my Windows 11 is experiencing app and process crashes (Pano scrobbler, Spotify, Rainmeter, Calibre, AIDA64, Portmaster, Explorer.exe, LightBulb...), I'm wondering what to install during my next clean install...

Already posted here: Serious Discussion - WHHLight - simplified application control for Windows Home and Pro.

abrupt shutdowns and restarts without blue screens...
I can't figure out exactly what's causing my problems...!

Thanks!

 

[lokamoka820]

Check this using the Windows Reliability Monitor tool, and if you are more experienced, check the Windows Event Viewer.