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
Real-time protection
AVG Ultimate
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
Custom security settings
Default settings.
Periodic malware scanners
Eset Online Scanner, Emsisoft Emergency Kit and Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browsers and extensions
Primary Browser -> Microsoft Edge with uBlock Origin, Bitwarden Password Manager and Custom New Tab URL(by Zach Adams)
Secondary Browser(low usage) -> Firefox with uBlock Origin and Bitwarden Password Manager
Secure DNS
Quad9 DNS
Desktop VPN
AVG Secure VPN
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden Password Manager
Maintenance tools
AVG Tuneup and O&O Defrag 28 Pro
File and photo backups
External HDD
Subscriptions
None
System recovery
Aomei Backupper Pro
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites
Working from home
Making audio/video calls
Opening email attachments
Downloading software and files from reputable sites
Gaming
Gaming with third-party mods
Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Laptop Model: HP Victus 16
CPU - AMD Rysen 7 7840HS
GPU - AMD Radeon 780M + Nvidia RTX 4060M(8 GB)
RAM - 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz(2 x 8 GB)
SSD - 512GB
Notable changes
I switched from Kaspersky Free to AVG Ultimate
Add Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool to the list of Periodic malware scanners