I'm still looking what's best for me and would be happy to receive suggestions.
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Device & operating system
, 3 answers
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Main use of this computer
- For home and private use
- Usage and exposure
- Visiting familiar websites, Making audio/video calls, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Gaming, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Protection & updates
, 14 answers
- Real-time protection
- - DefenderUI
- CyberLock
- Comodo Firewall 2025 - Device firewall
- Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
- On-device encryption
- Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
- Device sign-in security
- Hardware security key, Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
- Security updates
- Check for updates and Notify
- Update channels
- Allow stable updates only
- User Account Control (UAC)
- Always notify
- Smart App Control
- Off
- Network firewall
- N/A
- Router and network details
- Fritzbox 7590 with Freetz (fw > debloated)
- Custom security settings
- - DefenderUI > recommended config
- Cyberlock > captcha on - Periodic malware scanners
- N/A
- Malware sample testing
- I do not participate in malware testing
- Environment for malware testing
- N/A
Browsing, accounts & privacy
, 4 answers
- Browsers and extensions
- - Microsoft Edge with :
> Bitwarden Password Manager
> Custom New Tab URL
> DepplL Translator
> Ghostery
> Return Youtube Dislike
> SafeToOpen
> Sponsorblock - Secure DNS
- - Adguard Home + DNSCrypt
- NextDNS - Desktop VPN
- - MullvadVPN with Killswitch
- Password and passkey manager
- - Bitwarden
Backup & recovery
, 2 answers
- File and photo backups
- - SelfHosted with Unraid
- Google One - System recovery
- - Macrium Reflect
Apps, specs & notes
, 5 answers
- Maintenance tools
- Own Scripts
- Subscriptions
- Google One Standard 200GB
- Computer specs
- CPU: 7800x3D (delided)
CPU COOLER: Grizzly AM5 Heatsink + Heatkiller IV
RAM: Patriot Viper Extrem5 8000cl38@6400cl28 Watercooled
BOARD: ASUS B650E-F
VGA: RTX 4090 Supreme X@666 Bios Watercooled
CASE: bequiet! Silent Base 802
PSU: FSP Hydro TI PRO 1000W
WATERCOOLING: 2x airplex evo 1080 with 18x Noctua NF-A12X25 PWM chromax.black.swap - Notable changes
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- 26.08.2024 > change - Macrium Reflect Free to normal Version - Feedback preference
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Hello 
If you have DefenderUI, I assume you use Microsoft Defender?
No analysis tool?
A security solution can't detect everything, I always recommend using a secondary analysis software (like Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools, Norton Power Eraser or Malwarebytes in free version).
Network firewall disabled? Even your Internet box (or router)?
If you have DefenderUI, I assume you use Microsoft Defender?
No analysis tool?
A security solution can't detect everything, I always recommend using a secondary analysis software (like Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools, Norton Power Eraser or Malwarebytes in free version).
Network firewall disabled? Even your Internet box (or router)?
Macrium Reflect Free is discontinued, do you use the trial version?
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hey thanks for your answers.
sry i meant the full version
that's right i use microsoft defender.
I have not found an analysis tool yet which does exactly what I want (I am looking for something that is not bloatware and does not slow down the system much)
norton is slow and kaspersky should not be used.
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for my wifi i currently use the firewall of the fritzbox , but want to switch to Firewalla Blue Plus or so
sry i meant the full version
Hello
If you have DefenderUI, I assume you use Microsoft Defender?
No analysis tool?
A security solution can't detect everything, I always recommend using a secondary analysis software (like Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools, Norton Power Eraser or Malwarebytes in free version).
Network firewall disabled? Even your Internet box (or router)?
that's right i use microsoft defender.
I have not found an analysis tool yet which does exactly what I want (I am looking for something that is not bloatware and does not slow down the system much)
norton is slow and kaspersky should not be used.
LINK
for my wifi i currently use the firewall of the fritzbox , but want to switch to Firewalla Blue Plus or so
Overkill...
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What do you mean with overkill? (What is overkill?)
Defender + CyberLock + Comodo FW...
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