Advanced Plus Security Shmu26's 2020 Config

[shmu26]

My daily driver is MX Linux 18.3 (default Xfce desktop) with Windows 10 in a virtual machine.
This keeps Windows isolated from removable usb devices (security advantage), and makes it independent of hardware drivers (less headaches).

 

[bribon77]

I think you made a great decision. When using Linux and Win10 in a virtual machine, its configuration is very intelligent.

 

[AlanOstaszewski]

Out of interest (don't need to answer if too private), what applications do you use that are only available for Windows and for which you need a VM?

With VirtualBox you can also make snapshots and return to them (I noticed that because you use an additional program, but well, you probably have a reason for that).

Otherwise great configuration

 

[shmu26]

Out of interest (don't need to answer if too private), what applications do you use that are only available for Windows and for which you need a VM?

With VirtualBox you can also make snapshots and return to them (I noticed that because you use an additional program, but well, you probably have a reason for that).

Otherwise great configuration

I use MS Office for my work (translating), and I also use a Hebrew digital library and a translating program (Babylon) that are Windows-only. I could replace all of the above with web apps, if I really needed to, but my internet connection is a little flaky, so I try not to rely on it for mission-critical tasks.

Yeah, you're right about the snapshots, I really need to figure out how to use them properly. They work sort of the opposite as in VMware, and I never reprogrammed my brain...

 

[shmu26]

Trying to get back to simplicity.
Windows 10 with the new Hard_Configurator 5.0.0.1 at recommended settings.
No linux, no virtual machines, no fun and games. Just KISS.