Advanced Security  (From forum thread)technozz2012's PC Security Config

Current configurationWindows 11
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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, Working from home, Making audio/video calls, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Gaming, Gaming with third-party mods, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions

Protection & updates

, 14 answers
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender with DefenderUI (Recomended Setting)
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), Account password
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
Asus RT 56U with AiProtection Enabled
Custom security settings
Default Setting
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit, Malwarebyte Anti Malware
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
-

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers
Browsers and extensions
Chrome and Firefox with extenssions:
  1. uBlock Origin
  2. Bitwarden
Secure DNS
Adguard DNS via DOH Windows Setting
Desktop VPN
  1. Proton VPN
  2. Windscribe
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
Photo Backup:
  1. Google Photos
File Backup:
  1. OneDrive
  2. Google Drive
  3. MEGA
Sync File: Syncthing (Sync all my device to DIY NAS)
System Backup: Macrium Reflect Free
System recovery
  1. Windows Built-In
  2. WinPE with Macium PE
  3. Linux Live
All System Recovery copied to External NVME

Apps, specs & notes

, 3 answers
Maintenance tools
  1. Built-In Windows CleanUp
  2. BleachBit
Computer specs
ASUS A1403ZA
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe
RAM: 24GB [8GB onboard + 16GB SoDIMM ]
Storage: 512 GB NVME
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Last updated
Feb 9, 2024
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Not applicable
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
    • Account password
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
Asus RT 56U with AiProtection Enabled
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender with DefenderUI (Recomended Setting)
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
Default Setting
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit, Malwarebyte Anti Malware
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
-
Browsers and extensions
Chrome and Firefox with extenssions:
  1. uBlock Origin
  2. Bitwarden
Secure DNS
Adguard DNS via DOH Windows Setting
Desktop VPN
  1. Proton VPN
  2. Windscribe
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
  1. Built-In Windows CleanUp
  2. BleachBit
File and photo backups
Photo Backup:
  1. Google Photos
File Backup:
  1. OneDrive
  2. Google Drive
  3. MEGA
Sync File: Syncthing (Sync all my device to DIY NAS)
System Backup: Macrium Reflect Free
System recovery
  1. Windows Built-In
  2. WinPE with Macium PE
  3. Linux Live
All System Recovery copied to External NVME
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
    • Gaming with third-party mods
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
ASUS A1403ZA
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe
RAM: 24GB [8GB onboard + 16GB SoDIMM ]
Storage: 512 GB NVME
Feedback preference

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