Basic Security Spawn's W10 Security 2021

Last updated
Feb 9, 2021
How it's used?
Operating system
Windows 10
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
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Configured via Local Group Policy Editor

Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings:
  • Block at First Sight
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen settings:
  • SmartScreen - Warn and prevent bypass
  • App Install Control - Warn me before installing apps from outside the Store
  • Site Control - Blocked from visiting potentially malicious sites [currently testing]
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge
Using Bing.com for earning Reward Points.
Secure DNS
NordVPN DNS via native apps
Desktop VPN
NordVPN for Windows client:
  • Auto-connect
  • KillSwitch disabled
  • Split tunneling for OneDrive and Spotify apps
Password manager
Microsoft Passwords
Microsoft Authenticator
Maintenance tools
Storage Sense:
  • Scheduled weekly
  • Temp files excluding Downloads
Self-cleaning browser for Cache clearance
File and Photo backup
Microsoft OneDrive
System recovery
File copied to external drive, offline storage.
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
MSI
Intel Core i7 (4th gen)
Nvidia 765M
8GB RAM
128 GB SSD (OS) + 1 TB HDD (DATA)
Notable changes
February 7th, 2021
  1. Fresh installation.

February 9th, 2021
  1. Uninstalled Opera GX - too many settings to configure and tweak.
  2. Uninstalled many optional Windows features
  3. Installed Microsoft 365, Steam, Epic Games, NordVPN app and addons.
February 18th, 2021
  1. Configured App & RTP with Group Policy Editor
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

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