Great config, a light one!
You can let go of WOT since uBlock and BAD free will do a great job in that place.
I started using WoT because uBO didn't block fake sites for me or my clients like I assumed it would. (I don't have all lists enabled since some break sites, so I'm mostly on default settings). I decided on WoT over other reputation extensions because it was the only one to flag the fake sites we've actually encountered. I'm really disappointed in the reputable extensions for missing these and in Google for having these sites on their top 10 hits and not blocked.
Great config, a light one!
How about using Windows FW Control from Binisoft to get control of WFW and prevent apps from auto-sandbox rules/exceptions etc..
Otherwise, set of tools and using cloud backups = great choice.
I tried it a long time ago but the constant prompts/breaking connections annoyed me to where it wasn't worth it (which would be any similar product, nothing against WFC). Windows Firewall already stops outbound connections from unknown/questionable sources and prompts the user and I'm comfortable with configuring anything else manually. I don't want a blanket default-deny, which Windows Firewall already has that option.
However, having said that, I think I will give it another shot and spend more time with it. Thanks for the suggestion. Look at that, it was updated just 2 days ago...
Maybe try switching from BD to Avast!
Avast broke stuff too many times; that's why I quit using it on production machines. The giant nags are also why I don't recommend it to clients (not sure if it still does that though). I do use the full 1-year trial on my sheep-dip VM, so I am using it for one leading purpose. If it blows up the VM, I can always roll it back or switch to another VM until they release a fix.
Install it and see! I just started using it 'cos one of the gurus here (Spawn? Umbra?) uses it. It reminds me of another extension I used about a decade ago but I don't remember what it's called. It also transitions from LastPass Red to Grammarly Green on the toolbar quite nicely.
I have heard of Metadefender but wouldn't it be less strain just to scan the file with VT?
No. Metadefender has an "automatic" option, so I don't have to do anything. I'm a big fan of "not doing anything" and yet getting superior results--it doesn't require discipline and discipline is a finite resource.
As soon as I download something, another tab opens with Metadefender scanning the file. I can't say I see a difference between it and VT as far as scans/engines go. 40+ engines...how much distinction could there possibly be? (and seriously...did they really reinvent the wheel here?)
