Advanced Plus Security silversurfer's Laptop Config 2021

Last updated
Oct 8, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
  • F-Secure Safe 18.1
  • Windows Firewall Control
  • Simple Windows Hardening
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Windows Firewall Control => Secure Profile: Enabled
Simple Windows Hardening: Basic Recommended Settings
Periodic malware scanners
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool - Norton Power Eraser
Malware sample testing
I do participate in malware testing. See details about my testing environment below.
Browser(s) and extensions
Edge: uBlock Origin, F-Secure Browsing Protection
Firefox: Multi-Account Containers, uBlock Origin, F-Secure Browsing Protection
Secure DNS
Quad9 DNS-over-TLS (setup on router)
Desktop VPN
F-Secure VPN (for special cases only)
Password manager
KeePass
Maintenance tools
Revo Uninstaller, Process Explorer, Autoruns
File and Photo backup
Copying all files to USB storage device
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free (full system backup stored on external drive)
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Device: ASUS VivoBook 17
CPU: IntelCore i5-8250U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM: DDR4 SDRAM 8GB
Storage: SSD 256GB
Notable changes
2021-10-08
Upgraded OS: Windows 11 (latest stable)
Removed: Kaspersky Security Cloud Free
Added: F-Secure Safe (1 year license from latest promotion by F-Secure)
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Upgraded OS: Windows 11 (latest stable)
Removed: Kaspersky Security Cloud Free
Added: F-Secure Safe (1 year license from latest promotion by F-Secure)
 
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Do you notice a difference on your system between Kaspersky Security Cloud Free and F-Secure Safe?
Why did you make that change?
And how do you find Windows 11?
Thinking of going upgrading when I get version 18.1 (Windows 11 compatible) of Ziggo Safe Online.
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Do you notice a difference on your system between Kaspersky Security Cloud Free and F-Secure Safe?
Why did you make that change?
And how do you find Windows 11?
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System impact with F-Secure seems to be slightly more lightweight compared to Kaspersky Free.

Well, I just was boring ;) but before was nothing wrong with Kaspersky Free, it's possible to tweak in terms of system impact.

Windows 11 it's good enough for me, No major issues so far (y) Of course, a few annoyances, but that's just personal preference...
 
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