Advanced Plus Security (From forum thread)toto_10's PC Security Config

[toto_10]

This is my security configuration for 2022

 

[harlan4096]

@toto_10:

Login security -> No login Security???

Windows UAC -> set to Always Notify.

Personal Files & Photos backup -> You may try also backup cloud services.

Thanks for sharing

 

[toto_10]

Hey @harlan4096,

I do not use any login for my PC. I'm the only user.

I do actually use OneDrive for documents etc. so that's added.

 

[toto_10]

Changed
Login security: none < Password (Aa-Zz, 0-9, Symbols)
Windows UAC: Default < Maximum

 

[toto_10]

Added
ConfigureDefender | HIGH settings

 

[toto_10]

Updated (2023)

Feedback is always welcome.

 

[Kongo]

Updated (2023)

Feedback is always welcome.

Nice config. Could you rename your config to "toto's Security Configuration 2023" or something similar? So that people know that it's yours.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

You are still on ConfigureDefender | HIGH settings ?
I don't understand your DNS settings: System-wide: Quad9 Windows: AdGuard DNS.
Windows = System-wide ?

 

[Kongo]

You are still on ConfigureDefender | HIGH settings ?
I don't understand your DNS settings: System-wide: Quad9 Windows: AdGuard DNS.
Windows = System-wide ?

He probably meant network-wide.

 

[toto_10]

Nice config. Could you rename your config to "toto's Security Configuration 2023" or something similar? So that people know that it's yours.

Done, thanks

You are still on ConfigureDefender | HIGH settings ?
I don't understand your DNS settings: System-wide: Quad9 Windows: AdGuard DNS.
Windows = System-wide ?

I'm not using ConfigureDefender anymore. Windows Defender is pretty much on deafult with a few tweaks. By system-wide I meant router. It's changed now in my config.

 

[toto_10]

Removed
AdGuard & Quad9

Added
Cisco Umbrella DNS/OpenDNS

The primary reason I switched is because of speed.

 

[toto_10]

Up-to-date

Minimalistic set-up

 

[toto_10]

Added
Flags for Edge

Spoiler: flags

#block-insecure-private-network-requests - Enabled
#clipboard-unsanitized-content - Disabled
#disallow-doc-written-script-loads - Enabled
#edge-automatic-https - Enabled
#edge-basic-toolbar-titlebar - Enabled
#edge-browser-essentials-button-hover-feature - Disabled
#edge-digsig-enabled-pdf - Enabled
#edge-experimental-tracking-prevention-features - Enabled
#edge-haptics-api - Disabled
#edge-log-textfield-lag - Disabled
#edge-minimal-toolbar - Enabled
#edge-msb-all-dse - Disabled
#edge-project-kodiak - Enabled
#edge-project-kodiak-look-and-feel - Enabled
#edge-project-kodiak-policy-filter - Enabled
#edge-show-feature-recommendations - Disabled
#edge-visual-rejuv-mica - Enabled
#enable-quic - Disabled
#enable-webrtc-hide-local-ips-with-mdns - Enabled
#heavy-ad-privacy-mitigations - Enabled
#strict-origin-isolation - Enabled
#storage-buckets - Enabled
#third-party-storage-partitioning - Enabled

 

[toto_10]

Added
AdGuard Extra
Bitdefender TrafficLight
Cloudflare

Removed
Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Cisco Umbrella DNS

 

[Kongo]

AdGuard Extra

It only adds additional ad-protection to a very limited number of domains. I actually doubt that you even visit any of them. Maybe you should think about deleting the extension again.

 

[toto_10]

I actually do visit a specific domain that is on the list.

I have been testing it for a couple of days and haven't seen any ads. I will not reveal which website it is as I don't want the website to fix it

But you are right, the purpose of the extension is only relevant for a very limited number of domains.

 

[toto_10]

I am trying out Windscribes (extension) with build in uBlock Origin ad blocker with my same filters as I used in AdGuard.

Are there any pros/cons using it like this?

What is Advanced mode in the Windscribe Extension? | Windscribe

Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

windscribe.com

 

[toto_10]

Added
Norton Power Eraser (NPE)
Proton Pass
TP Link + AdGuard Home

Removed
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT)
Bitwarden
Bitdefender TrafficLight
Removed flags from edge://flags/