Advanced Security X195 PC config 2023

Last updated
Aug 30, 2023
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
N/A
Log-in security
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time security
Malwarebytes Premium
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
About custom security
Malwarebytes WFC set to recommended settings
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Premium
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser(s) and extensions
Librewolf, uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
N/A
Desktop VPN
Nord VPN
Password manager
Bitwarden
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect
System recovery
Macrium Reflect (Win PE)
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing the Internet without an ad-blocker
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading software and files from unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Gaming with third-party mods
Computer specs
ASRock X470 Taichi
Ryzen 7 5700X / Nvidia RTX2070 / 32GB DDR4
M.2 SSD (system drive) 500GB / SSD (x2) / HDD (x2)
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

SumTingWong said:
Are you using isp provided router?
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Yes, is that a bad idea? would I be better off with a third party / branded one? would I get improved security / privacy / performance? What should I look for in a new router? Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks
 
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