This is my config for 2023, open to any suggestions.
Advanced Plus Security (From forum thread)Tarkin's PC Security Config
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Suggestions on the main improvements
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Device & operating system
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- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- Usage and exposure
- Visiting familiar websites, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Gaming, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Protection & updates
, 11 answers
- Real-time protection
- Norton 360
NVT SysHardener - Device firewall
- Microsoft Defender Firewall
- On-device encryption
- Not applicable
- Device sign-in security
- Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
- Security updates
- Allow security updates and latest features
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Always notify
- Smart App Control
- Off
- Network firewall
- Enabled
- Custom security settings
- Norton 360 (behavioral protection aggressive)
NVT SysHardener (Default) - Periodic malware scanners
- KVRT
NPE
EEK - Malware sample testing
- I do not participate in malware testing
Browsing, accounts & privacy
, 4 answers
- Browsers and extensions
- Microsoft Edge with uBlock Origin and F-Secure browser protection
- Secure DNS
- Quad 9
- Desktop VPN
- F-Secure Freedom
- Password and passkey manager
- bitwarden
Backup & recovery
, 2 answers
- File and photo backups
- Macrium Reflect
- System recovery
- Macrium Reflect, External HDD
Apps, specs & notes
, 4 answers
- Maintenance tools
- Privazer
HiBit Uninstaller - Computer specs
- Ryzen 5 5500
MSI GTX 1050ti
Corsair 16 GB 3200
512GB Nvme, 1TB Sata ssd - Notable changes
- Removed: F-Secure
Added: Norton 360 (behavioral protection aggressive)
Added : Emsisoft Emergency Kit - Feedback preference
- Suggestions on the main improvements
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Removed: F-Secure
Added: Norton 360 (behavioral protection aggressive)
Added: Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Added: Norton 360 (behavioral protection aggressive)
Added: Emsisoft Emergency Kit
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Hi, sorry about that. I removed F-Secure because my subscription runs out in just a little over a week and I found a Norton 360 Deluxe deal at best buy. 5 Devices 1 Year 19.99.
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