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Some Methods To Best Secure Your PC
Windows 10, Home Clean Install Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)... 6 gb ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberDell XPS 420 OSWindows 10, Home Clean Install CPUIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech MotherboardDell Memory6 gb Graphics Card(s)ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound CardIntergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) DisplaysDell SP2009W 20" Hard Drives640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive CoolingFan KeyboardDell USB Keyboard MouseDell Premium Optical USB Internet SpeedDSL 2.85
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Good reminders!
Win 7 Pro 64-bit Intel i5 2.4 Ghz 8GB DDR3 Intel HD 3000 Computer typeLaptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberSony Vaio VPCEB47GM Laptop OSWin 7 Pro 64-bit CPUIntel i5 2.4 Ghz Memory8GB DDR3 Graphics Card(s)Intel HD 3000 Sound CardIDT High Definition Monitor(s) Displays15.6 WGXA Anti-Glare LED Screen Resolution1280x800 Hard Drives640Gb 7200rpm AntivirusMSE BrowserOpera (primary) with IE9 backup
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Nice one!
Windows 10 Pro x64 Intel Core i5 4440 @Stock 4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3 Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustom Build OSWindows 10 Pro x64 CPUIntel Core i5 4440 @Stock MotherboardGigabyte Z97 D3H Memory4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3 Graphics Card(s)Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G Sound CardIntegrated Monitor(s) DisplaysDell P2417H Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 Hard DrivesSamsung EVO 850 120GB / Toshiba DT01ACA050 1TB 7200prm 32MB PSURiotoro Onyx 750W CaseNZXT H500 Black-Red CoolingStock CPU + NZXT 120mm + 2x120mm red fans KeyboardModecom Volcano Lanparty MouseAsus ROG Gladius / DeepCool E-Pad Plus Internet SpeedDOCSIS 50/3 Mbit BrowserGoogle Chrome Other InfoAsus K55VJ(i5 3210M, GT635M / 2GB, 8GB DDR3, 500GB HDD)
Thanks for posting what is excellent advice.
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz 8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHP Pavilion Elite 495UK OSWindows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit CPUIntel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz MotherboardMSI 2A9C (CPU1) Memory8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz Graphics Card(s)nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM Sound CardRealtek HD Audio Monitor(s) DisplaysHP2310i Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 Hard Drives1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage PSU460W CaseHP Elite CoolingAir cooled KeyboardLogitech K750 solar-powered keyboard MouseLogitech Wireless M180 mouse Internet Speed2Mb Other InfoPure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
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Very thorough article without being overly complex. Even I understood it.
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No buil... 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost) Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHome Built Desktop By DataTech OSWindows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1 CPUIntel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU MotherboardASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Memory16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB Graphics Card(s)ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost) Sound CardOnboard Realtek 5-1 Monitor(s) DisplaysSamsung P2570HD Screen Resolution1920x1080 Hard DrivesSamsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data PSUCorsair HX650W CaseInwin Dragon Rider CoolingHyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM KeyboardE-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters Mousesteelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming Internet Speed48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable AntivirusNorton Internet Security 2013 BrowserIE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed Other Info4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
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Security is no laughing matter and all articles detailing how we can keep ourselves, our information and systems free from attack is greatly appreciated. You have not lived until your system has been hi-jacked and rendered useless!
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 ... 32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133 XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5 Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberA blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck. OSWindows 7 Ultimate 64 CPUi7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX MotherboardMSI P67A-GD80 b3 Memory32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133 Graphics Card(s)XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5 Sound CardSound Blaster Z Series Card Monitor(s) Displays(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port Screen Resolution1680 X 1050 p Hard DrivesSamsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb PSUEVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS CaseCoolerMaster Storm Styker Cooling7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60 Keyboard(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless MouseLogitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop Internet SpeedBasic 120mbps down AntivirusTrend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium BrowserChrome and IE 10 Other Info5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
I bookmarked the main site too. Lots of good information and links. Thanks.
Win 7 Home Premium x64 Intel Core i3-540 3.07 GHz 4 GB (2 X 2) Dual-Channel PC-10600 DDR3 @ 665... Integrated Intel H57 Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHP p6608f OSWin 7 Home Premium x64 CPUIntel Core i3-540 3.07 GHz MotherboardMS-7613 (Iona-GL8E) Memory4 GB (2 X 2) Dual-Channel PC-10600 DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24) Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel H57 Sound CardIntegrated Realtek ALC888S Audio Monitor(s) Displays17" SDM-HS73 (a vestige from my old computer) Screen Resolution1280 X 1024 Hard Drives750GB SATA 7200 RPM PSU250W KeyboardHP USB keyboard MouseHP USB optical mouse Internet Speed15Mbps/1Mbps
Good information! Definitely worth saving!
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz 8 GB Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, NVIDIA GeForce Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberASUSTeK Computer Inc./Q550LF/Laptop OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1 CPUIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz MotherboardASUSTeK Computer Inc. Memory8 GB Graphics Card(s)Intel(R) HD Graphics Family, NVIDIA GeForce Hard DrivesHitachi HTS547575A9E384 Internet SpeedXFINITY AntivirusTrend Micro
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Im glad that, although only a few, I was able to help
Windows 10, Home Clean Install Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)... 6 gb ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberDell XPS 420 OSWindows 10, Home Clean Install CPUIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech MotherboardDell Memory6 gb Graphics Card(s)ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650 Sound CardIntergrated 7.1 Channel Audio Monitor(s) DisplaysDell SP2009W 20" Hard Drives640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive CoolingFan KeyboardDell USB Keyboard MouseDell Premium Optical USB Internet SpeedDSL 2.85
I think that this thread is worthy of a sticky as it contains some excellent information - can the moderators do that? Nice one Rich.
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Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64 Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz 16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Cha... EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB Computer typePC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberGolden Mk. I.4 OSWindows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64 CPUIntel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz MotherboardGigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13 Memory16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24) Graphics Card(s)EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB Sound CardRealtek Integrated Monitor(s) DisplaysDual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS Screen Resolution1920*1080 and 1920*1080 Hard Drives1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0 PSUThermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W CaseThermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z CoolingCorsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans KeyboardLogitech G110 MouseLogitech MX518
Nice Post GREAT information!
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit-HP OEM SP1 Insta... Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz 6GB DDR3 1333Mhz SDRAM Intergrated Intel H57 Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHP p6680t OSWindows 7 Home Premium 64bit-HP OEM SP1 Installed CPUIntel Core i5-650 3.2GHz MotherboardMS-7613 (Iona-GL8E) Intel H57 Express Chipset Memory6GB DDR3 1333Mhz SDRAM Graphics Card(s)Intergrated Intel H57 Sound CardIntergrated Realtek 7/1 Monitor(s) DisplaysHP 3310m 23" diagonal widescreen flat panel monitor Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 Hard Drives1 TB (7,200) SATA 3Gb/s
1.5 TB External PSU300W CaseHP Piano Black CoolingCouple Fans KeyboardHP USB MouseHP Optical Internet Speed3-6.0 Mbps Average around 5.0 Mbps AT&T DSL Other InfoSecurity Includes NIS 2011, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, & SpywareBlaster. Acronis True Home Image 2011 for Backup