Advanced Plus Security TuxTalk - Fedora 44 - GNOME Setup

Last updated
Aug 29, 2026
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Linux
Other operating system
None
On-device encryption
Other full-disk drive encryption software
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow beta system updates
User Access Control
N/A - Linux / Mac / Other operating system
Smart App Control
N/A - Linux / Mac / Other operating system
Network firewall
Enabled
About WiFi router
Fritzbox - 7690
Real-time security
SELinux
Firewall security
Built-in Firewall for Mac/Linux
About custom security
SELinux
Periodic malware scanners
None
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
None
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome and Firefox

Enpass
Malwarebytes
Ghostery
DarkReader
OSPrey
Secure DNS
Cloud9 in Router.
Desktop VPN
NordVPN
Password manager
Enpass
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
Google Photos
Subscriptions
    • Google One AI Premium 2TB
System recovery
TimeShift
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading software and files from unknown / untrusted / shady sites
Computer specs
Lenovo Laptop L480 - 16GB
Notable changes
Switched from Ubuntu to Fedora 44 Workstation
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Looking for minimum feedback.

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Made the jump back home to Fedora 44 GNOME, leaving Ubuntu LTS behind.

While Ubuntu's LTS releases have their place for pure set-and-forget server workloads, returning to Fedora immediately reminded me why it’s such a powerhouse for a modern daily workstation:

  • Security Done Right: Out-of-the-box SELinux enforcement without friction, rapid upstream kernel patching, and proactive hardening defaults that don't cut corners.
  • Pure Upstream GNOME: Clean, unadulterated GNOME the way the developers intended—no heavy custom skins or unnecessary middle layers getting in the way.
  • Modern Tooling & Standards: Modern package management, seamless Flatpak integration, and bleeding-edge system components without having to wrestle with PPAs or snap-heavy defaults.
  • Rock-Solid Freshness: You get current packages, fresh kernels, and real upstream improvements while keeping rock-solid system stability.
It feels great to be back on a distro that leads the curve instead of lagging behind it. Highly recommend giving Fedora a fresh spin if you’ve been sitting on the fence.
 
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