Advanced Plus Security Tiny Security Config 2019

Last updated
Jan 3, 2019
Windows Edition
Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
CF (Sandbox & HIPS) + Windows Defender (High settings with Configure_Defender) + Shadow Defender (No commits)
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit + Zemana
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome
uMatrix + uBO scope
Track me not
OneTab
Kee
Just Read
Maintenance tools
Winja
Wise Disk Cleaner
Veracrypt
Kleopatra (GnuPG)
Shadow Defender for testing certain things.
File and Photo backup
External HD
OneDrive
Mega
System recovery
Macrium Reflect (Free)
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
https://malwaretips.com/threads/tiny-laptop.76880/
Some suggestions:
- Remove some extensions (Just Read, OneTab, Track Me Not)
- Update Windows to 1809

Thanks for sharing.

I use Just read to fix the sites that are frequently broken by uMatrix.

OneTab I use to organize things. It keeps everything within easy reach in a list and cleans up clutter.

Track Me Not... because I like the concept of obfuscation. :giggle:

That build number is for 1809.
 
That build number is for 1809.
Really? My fault.
I just recommend that you remove extensions because they create not only a bigger attack surface, but also slow down the browser. I'd say keep your favorite from those three, and just stick with that and uBlock Origin/uMatrix (uMatrix is a little strict for my taste though).
 
Yeah, uMatrix is very strict, but the page breakage is not so much of an issue since I spend most of my time reading articles. Unbreaking pages can be a bit of a hassle sometimes, hence just read. One click and all is well.
 
Switched to Kaspersky Cloud Free. As much as I dislike installing new security soft, WD was making things sluggish. My laptop is zippier and the fan doesn't complain as much as before, funny enough.