I visit unsafe sites

As to backup, I find we need 2 of those many times. If not a full backup, just the stuff you can't lose.

to an external hard drive and since the 'scan' results are pretty much always clean and based on your comments I should be O.K. So one real time protection with Windows Defender - O.K. by me.
Thanks again

We see that happen frequently on these forums. That's why Bob mentioned making TWO copies of your backups.

Hope this helps.

Grif

a rewriteable DVD disc, but only the stuff that I can't afford to lose and all my programs that I would need to do a complete reinstall. Although it's a little time consuming, its easy, for me, to do a complete reinstall using windows 10 recovery system. "Every" step necessary is written down just in case. I also have the windows 10 iso on a backup disc, although I have never used it. I also back up my "bookmarks" for Firefox and Thunderbird contacts. From time to time I will reinstall everything, recovery, just to keep the system clean. On a daily routine I visit a site like Major Geeks to download the latest "program" update to have in case I need to do a reinstall.

I was using "noscript" but it was too much trouble. I only visit one site that wants to open "other windows" and that's why today I installed "BlockSite". Hope it helps.

Thanks for replying

If sticking with discs, you should be using a non-rewritable DVD since it's more reliable. Just check them after you burn them and tuck them away in the closet for a year (etc.). I have migrated such 'non sensitive' data backups to USB flash drives given the lower cost now of higher capacity drives, and the convenience.

Creating a local 'cloud' backup on your home network is perhaps preferable though, using redundant hard drives. It is no longer cost prohibitive to be more proactive in protecting your data at home. The experts here can assist in achieving this.

...when creating the backup, DON'T burn the disc using packet writing software which allows copy/paste, drag/drop, etc. Instead burn the disk just as you would a non-rewritable DVD. Make sure the burn is set to Data Disk and the project is closed/finalized. Doing so creates a finalized disk which can be read by any computer, should it need to be done, and it also creates a reliable backup. They're generally life-span is almost as long as a DVD+R. Also, a re-writable disk can be re-used a later time by simply erasing the disk, then performing a data disk backup again.

Of course, if you're looking for archival storage of data, such as you suggest for storing in a closet or other location, then certainly using a one-time use DVD or USB drive works fine.

Or as I do, use a variety methods. I've got multiple backups of items I can't lose, including USB drives, DVD-RW disks re-copied monthly, backups placed on other computer drives, plus DVD+R disks which are done every six months or so.

Hope this helps.

Grif

states that adblock plus and ublock origin use the same filter list. Just curious because if their the same, then as you state I might as well get rid of one. And or add a different ad blocker with a different 'filter'. Regarding the multi-scans, I suppose I could cut it down to once a month, especially since "they" rarely find anything anyway.

Thanks for replying

when either is installed, it tells you what list it is using. anyone who used them both can see for themselves. easy to check. also you can change the filter list if you want to use another. However if you go to the apps home page, it will tell you what it uses.

If you look at the filter list available to each of those blockers you'll find it's the same list.

If you have the same filters enabled in each blocker then it's a duplication of effort.

I'd get rid of abp just because of it's higher load on the machine.

You can look at the default filters that ubo uses and add or subtract filters.

that has a different filter or as it appears from the conversation, another blocker is unnecessary.

Thanks again for replying, just trying to be as safe as possible.

For most users ubo with the default filters will work fine.

Try not to go to extremes with blocking and anti-products.

You might end up causing problems.

Windows Defender is the antivirus software, plus the Windows firewall is turned on by default, and most browsers have a default pop-up blocker enabled. IN addition, you didn't answer the two questions asked by the original poster.

Spamming your answer on all your posts doesn't do anyone any good and may get you banned....

Hope this helps.

Grif