Advanced Security Thales' Config 2023

[Thales]

I just tried Windows 11. Let's wait for windows 12

Quick notes
AOMEI backupper during the restore makes double hidden system drives.
Paragon backupper requires to disable bitlocker protection before the restore.

 

[Thales]

Changed F-Secure to Avast Free
File Shield + Behavior Shield only
High Sensitivity everywhere + hardened mode.

Backup Program is Ashampoo Backup Pro 16. (So far so good)

 

[Thales]

Cloud
I switched from OneDrive (100GB) to Google Drive because it's cheap and offers me 200GB of storage.
I changed my version markings from 'file 2023-04-17' to 'file 230417.'

Sync
I still have three months left with GoodSync, and I tried searching for another sync app with cloud syncing options, but I only found one: SyncBackPro. However, it's very expensive.
I need to sync apple cloud, dropbox, box, and mega but I'm not gonna install their sync app.

AV
Avast and OSA works well.
I could use WD with Defender control. I like that I have options.

Apps
Portable apps also works and there is no error at all.
I'm not sure but probably 3rd party uninstaller is useless but I don't like the native windows uninstaller.
I still don't like windows 11, so I'm gonna skip it wait for windows 12

Probably the best windows setup I've ever made.

 

[Ink]

I switched from OneDrive (100GB) to Google Drive because it's cheap and offers me 200GB of storage.

That's good switch.

Both Google One's 100GB and 200GB tier are by default superior to what Microsoft offer with 365 Basic (aka OneDrive Standalone).

 

[Thales]

I've been using ControlD for one week. I love it so far.

 

[blackice]

I've been using ControlD for one week. I love it so far.

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It’s pretty good. I had a pretty annoying couple of days when they started blocking Apple services out of the blue and my phone became difficult to use a few months ago.

 

[Thales]

It’s pretty good. I had a pretty annoying couple of days when they started blocking Apple services out of the blue and my phone became difficult to use a few months ago.

Interesting. I have an Ipad but I had no problem with it when I started using the service.

 

[Thales]

I wanted to install Linux again, but I couldn't solve the communication problem between my laptop and my monitor (DP to USB-C).
So, I gave Windows 11 another shot. I initially wanted to skip this OS; however, I found it fast and beautiful.

Just a few interesting things:

Currently, I use Avast because WD requires modifications in Group policy, but I'm lazy right now, and I still have 5 months left from OSA, so Smart App Control is off.
Windows Outlook is a pain in the ***. I can minimize it to the tray, but there is no option to start with Windows. eM Client is still superior, so I stick to it.
Sometimes, Google Drive shows outdated structures when I sync, and I figured out the solution. In the sync program, I have to use the "mirror" option and not the "update" sync option. Problem solved
ControlD is fantastic; I will be a subscriber.
Currently, I use Firefox instead of Edge, but there is no specific reason.