Basic Security VaRanjith Security Configuration 2020

Last updated
Mar 30, 2020
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Kaspersky Total Security 20.0.14.1085(i)
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
Kaspersky Total Security 20.0.14.1085(i)
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox 74 (Kaspersky Password Manager, Kaspersky Protection & uBlock)
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
OneDrive
System recovery
None
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home Single Language 64-bit
CPUIntel Core i5 @ 1.60GHz Kaby Lake-U/Y 14nm Technology
RAM8.00GB
MotherboardLENOVO LNVNB161216 (U3E1)
GraphicsGeneric PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz), 4096MB ATI Radeon 540 Graphics (Lenovo), Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Lenovo)
Storage931GB Western Digital WDC WD10SPZX-24Z10T0 (SATA (SSD))
Optical DrivesNo optical disk drives detected
AudioRealtek High Definition Audio
Notable changes
01 April - Added uBlock plugin and changed search engine from google.com to duckduckgo

varanjith

New Member
Thread author
Verified
Aug 16, 2013
8
Optional changes to make:
- change default from Google to DDG
- add an backup solution of your choice (software wise)

Otherwise rest look simple for your needs.

~LDogg

Thanks for your suggestion. I have changed the default search engine to ddg. Regarding the back up software, I have synced all my important files to my onedrive and my code synced with github, do i actually need a back up software? I mean, if anything happens I can fresh install windows right?
 

Protomartyr

Level 7
Sep 23, 2019
314
Yes you can still fresh install. With a fresh install, you'll have to install and configure your programs from scratch.

The benefits of a full system image backup is that you can restore to a known clean and stable build of your system with programs and settings still intact.

Technically you don't need additional software as Windows 10 still has the built-in Backup and Restore function that enables you to make a full system image backup. However, that feature is being depreciated which is why I recommended the free version of Macrium Reflect.
 

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