thepiratedon's Prototype C0nfig (Will always be under change and is theoretical)

thepiratedon

New Member
Thread author
Apr 23, 2012
59
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Hello Malwares!
I know, I know.
I have 4 or so config pages already :D...

But this one is different.
My purpose of this config will be this:
.This is a prototype config and will thus change often
.This config is more theoretical (maybe I buy all the stuff and test it out If I get good feedback, and stuff are on sale or good deal)

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Recap of Software
.Antivirus: Emsisoft Internet Security Pack (Emsisoft Anti-Malware)
.Firewall: Emsisoft Internet Security Pack (Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall)
.CCleaner (Thanks to techienerd1)
.Web-browser: Firefox 23
.Addons:
.AdblockPlus with Malwarefilter + all adbock filters Active
.WOT (Web of Trust)
.Noscript
.Ghostery
.HTTPS Everywhere (Thanks to techienerd1)

.Additional:
.Cyberghost VPN (Comes with Emsisoft as a deal)
.Sticky Password Pro (Comes with Emsisoft as a deal)

None Security applications
.Media Player Classic with CCCP (Not sure if this or VLC - what you think?)
.Fraps (To make LoL videos)
.VirtualDub (To compress videos)
.Steam
.EA Origin
.Notepad++ (For hmtl / css / php coding)

.Might install minecraft (Thus java :'( )
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Missing software / Protection:
.No backup Software
.No use of DNS (Like OpenDNS, Norton or Comodo

"Recommendations? (Do I need a "malware filter" DNS?)"


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Details of usage:
The computer in this case is a general computer, used in everything from:

.Browsing (Youtube, wikipedia, kotaku, wallbase etc.)
.Banking (Paying bills, shopping online)
.Gaming (BF3, LoL, SC2, etc with heavy focus on LoL)
.Messaging (Skype)
.Coding (Visual C++ 2010, PHP, HTML, CSS, DirectX & OpenGL)
.Due to project with a friend Dropbox will be heavily utilized

An important note: This computer would never be used for torrents downloading ((never ever.) However it might be used to store files from another computer with that purpose.)

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Specs (Always the same for the prototype computer):
CPU: i7-3930K
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600mhz
GPU 2x Nvidia 660Ti in SLI

Harddrive(s):
.Primary: SSD 128GB
.Secondary: SSD 120GB
.Storage / Other: 2TB 7200RPM WD Caviar Black

The computer is run on a primary SSD on 128GB
It has a secondary SSD for important and most used programs on 120GB

Then there is a third 7200rpm 2TB harddrive only for the use of storage and possible backups (will in that case be split in 2 patitions)

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Questions form me:
.Cyberghost VPN "I have no experience with VPN's at all, Do they slow internet speed, are they worth using for gaming, general browsing?

What can you tell me about Cyberghost VPN & VPN's in general to me?"

Sticky Password Pro: "I have never ever used a password manager, what is the advantage? Are they more secure then remembering your password and entering it by hand? Are there any disadvantages?"

Emsisoft Internet Security Pack: "I have some experiences with Emsisoft as being a great scanner, but how does it stand in prevention / protection? (Can it stand agains my alltime favorit Comodo?)"

Something I forgot / Comments:
"Is there something you think is missing, or need drastic change?"
"What?"

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That's it!
Please post your feedback / Answer / Question below :), And I'll try to respond ASAP (If its anything I need to respond to ;) )
 

thepiratedon

New Member
Thread author
Apr 23, 2012
59
techienerd1 said:
nice config there adding https everywere and ccleaner

Just added in these two, thanks!
Just as small reminder, questions I would love to get answered: :)

.Cyberghost VPN "I have no experience with VPN's at all, Do they slow internet speed, are they worth using for gaming, general browsing?

What can you tell me about Cyberghost VPN & VPN's in general to me?"

Sticky Password Pro: "I have never ever used a password manager, what is the advantage? Are they more secure then remembering your password and entering it by hand? Are there any disadvantages?"

Emsisoft Internet Security Pack: "I have some experiences with Emsisoft as being a great scanner, but how does it stand in prevention / protection? (Can it stand agains my alltime favorit Comodo?)"

Something I forgot / Comments:
"Is there something you think is missing, or need drastic change?"
"What?"
 

Striker

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Mar 27, 2013
327
Dont juse VPN Services for gaming. The most Games dont allowing to juse a VPN.
 

thepiratedon

New Member
Thread author
Apr 23, 2012
59
Striker said:
Dont juse VPN Services for gaming. The most Games dont allowing to juse a VPN.

Ah ok, but is it worth using for webbrowsing? (Does it make it any more secure or does it only hide information?)

Sorry I am a bit of a noob when it comes to VPN's
 

Ink

Administrator
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Well-known
Jan 8, 2011
22,361
If you use a public WiFi Hotspot, using a secure-tunnelling VPN will prevent sniffers snooping on your browsing habits.

Another use for a VPN is to mask your IP for many reasons, you can then access web content restricted to certain regions ie. Pandora is US only, or a blocked youtube video.
 

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