Advanced Security X195's PC Security Config

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Last updated
Aug 30, 2023
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
Not applicable
Device sign-in security
    • Account password
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Malwarebytes Premium
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
Custom security settings
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
Browsers and extensions
Librewolf, uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
N/A
Desktop VPN
Nord VPN
Password and passkey manager
Bitwarden
File and photo backups
Macrium Reflect
System recovery
Macrium Reflect (Win PE)
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Browsing the Internet without an ad-blocker
    • Visiting unknown or untrusted websites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading files from unknown or untrusted sources
    • 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)
Feedback preference

Suggestions on the main improvements

Are you using isp provided router?
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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