Basic Security TapaDonut's Security Config 2019

Last updated
Mar 19, 2019
Windows Edition
Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
McAfee Internet Security
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
  • Malwarebytes Free
  • HitmanPro
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
  • Google Chrome
  • Opera Browser
  • McAfee Webadvisor
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
File and Photo backup
  • Onedrive
  • Google Drive
System recovery
I just use the included recovery tool which is the MSI Burn Recovery
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
  • Device: MSI GL62 6QD
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-6700HQ
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 950M 2GB DDR3
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
  • Storage: 1TB HDD

TapaDonut

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It's been a while since I've updated my security configuration though there are minimal differences. Pretty much a basic configurations since I'm not much of an enthusiast in PC security. I browse MalwareTips mostly because I'm fascinated in the world of PC Security but not much of a fan of testing for malwares and stuff.
 
@TapaDonut:
Please note that MSI Burn Recovery will restore the system back to the initial status of original manufacturer’s default settings. However, the tool can’t back up any system setting or software which was made by users.
  • Consider to use for "Disk Imaging Backup", Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliably.
  • As for "Web Privacy", You may add uBlock Origin or AdGuard AdBlocker extension to Your browsers, also a VPN service.
  • A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.
Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, hanks for sharing :giggle:
 
My advice:
  • Add ZAM Free 3.0
  • Add Keepass for Password Manager (optional)
  • Replace CCleaner with Wise Disk Cleaner (optional)
  • Add uBlock Origin or Nano Adblocker to your browser(s)
  • Follow @Spawn advice for Chrome extension integration with Opera
  • Replace McAfee Site Advisor with Emsisoft Browser Security, this extension can also deal with Phishing sites, something McAfee has a weakness in detecting, getting a 2 for 1 extension without needing to use Netcraft as well.
I hope the above advice helps you and appreciate your time posting the security config! Thanks for sharing.

~LDogg
 
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