My current PC configuration in August 2023 with Win 11 Home.
Advanced Security (From forum thread)X195's PC Security Config
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Device & operating system
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- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- 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
Protection & updates
, 12 answers
- Real-time protection
- Malwarebytes Premium
- Device firewall
- Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
- 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
- Network firewall
- Enabled
- 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
Browsing, accounts & privacy
, 4 answers
- Browsers and extensions
- Librewolf, uBlock Origin
- Secure DNS
- N/A
- Desktop VPN
- Nord VPN
- Password and passkey manager
- Bitwarden
Backup & recovery
, 2 answers
- File and photo backups
- Macrium Reflect
- System recovery
- Macrium Reflect (Win PE)
Apps, specs & notes
, 2 answers
- 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
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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?
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