Basic Security toto's PC Security Config

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Last updated
Dec 20, 2021
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Network firewall
N/A
Real-time protection
Avast Free Antivirus
Device firewall
Custom security settings
RTP settings: Custom components; enabled only file antivirus, web antivirus and behavior blocker
Firewall settings: Default
OS settings: disabled all privacy related settings (personalized ads, locally relevant content etc.)
Periodic malware scanners
Eset Online Scanner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browsers and extensions
Chrome (Google Search; Ublock Origin)
Edge (Google Search; Ublock Origin; Teleparty)
Mozilla Firefox (DuckDuckGo Search; Ublock Origin)
Secure DNS
None
Desktop VPN
VPN Unlimited - Manually use as needed
Password and passkey manager
Chrome passwords manager
Maintenance tools
No third party optimization tools, own windows tools occasionally
File and photo backups
Google Drive
System recovery
I have all important files backed up on Google Drive and reformatting would not be an issue (if deemed necessary)
Usage and exposure
    • Working from home
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Requesting and accepting remote access
    • Streaming from untrusted sites
Computer specs
Dell XPS 13 9360
Intel Core i5 8250u
Intel UHD Graphics 620
8 GB of DDR4 RAM
256 GB of NVME storage
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