Advanced Plus Security WyntechUmbrella's Desktop Config 2023

[WyntechUmbrella]

Pretty solid and straightforward setup in my opinion. With proper exclusions, I never had any issues with Malwarebytes Premium running alongside the AV (contrary what some users say). I tend to switch AV a lot throughout the year (I have multiple subscriptions and I enjoy the variety and testing out when new features are released). While I'm not looking for feedback specifically, I welcome any opinion or (constructive) criticism .

 

[HarborFront]

Any reason(s) you are using BitLocket for home use? How does it improve your security at home?

 

[Kongo]

Any reason(s) you are using BitLocket for home use? How does it improve your security at home?

Third time you’re asking that question in different threads. What answer do you want to hear?

 

[HarborFront]

Third time you’re asking that question in different threads. What answer do you want to hear?

Yes. Different users will have different needs.

I want to know whether using BitLocker at home really improves your security or just perceived security

Or one just want to fill up the

On-device encryption :

in the PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase to make it look good?

 

[harlan4096]

Norton + MalwareBytes both in real-time I tend to say this is overkill...

 

[Brahman]

consider using a secure dns (Doh/Dot) with malware blocking capability. ( NextDns Quad nine, controld or Adguard dns)

 

[Moonhorse]

Any reason to use adblock plus on chromium browsers over ublock origin?

 

[WyntechUmbrella]

Any reason(s) you are using BitLocket for home use? How does it improve your security at home?

Because I believe that all data on a device should be encrypted by default, and that in 2023 it is a very basic feature that should be on by default. It's actually a shame Microsoft requires a Pro version of Windows for that. Virtually all other major OS are encrypted or have the free option to do so (MacOS, iOS, Android). Without encryption, it means anyone could boot up a Linux USB key and access the entirety of my PC and files, so in my opinion it's a security risk if I were to robbed for example.

 

[WyntechUmbrella]

Norton + MalwareBytes both in real-time I tend to say this is overkill...

I know it probably is, however in my testing the slowdown is minimum compared to running Norton alone. The extra security is worth it in my opinion. However the next time I'll need to clean install Windows, I will make a more thorough comparison firsthand to make sure it isn't heavier than I thought. Thanks for your input.

 

[WyntechUmbrella]

consider using a secure dns (Doh/Dot) with malware blocking capability. ( NextDns Quad nine, controld or Adguard dns)

I've considered it and tried quite a few a while back. However were I live my ISP has very fast DNS, and most others added quite a bit of latency. I'll think about trying it out again in case that changed since then. Thanks.

 

[WyntechUmbrella]

Any reason to use adblock plus on chromium browsers over ublock origin?

Because I use Chrome and Edge only for very familiar websites and nothing out of the ordinary, and in my experience Adblock Plus causes slightly less issues than uBlock Origin. On Firefox I do lots of browsing on unknown websites, and nothing beats uBlock Origins when it comes to efficiency, protection and lightness.

My approach to privacy is split between browsers: on Chrome and Edge, I'm Mr Thomas Anderson, connected to all my social networks and accepting every cookies without caring. I literally consider everything I do there as almost public. On Firefox, I'm Neo and I like my privacy and not having big tech tracking my every move. Even though I don't have much of an interesting life . By the way, those names are in reference to the Matrix movie.

 

[Sorrento]

I like your choice of VPN

 

[Berny]

The extra security is worth it in my opinion.

Running simultaneously multiple antivirus programs is in my personal opinion a good recipe to destabilize the Operating System