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Update to my Mom's new Laptop and questions (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by Reverendender@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I did a clean install of Windows 11, and have also used Chris Titus's tools to the best of my ability. Wondering the best extensions to add on Firefox. Also, should I get her onto the Proton train, or try to make her iPhone and Windows play nice?

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[–] sic_semper_tyrannis@feddit.ch 18 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Use Ublock Origin and be sure to select better filters, get her using Bitwarden the password manager, and use Quad9 DNS to block lots of bad websites and malware.

O&O Shutup is a nice Windows software to block lots of crap.

[–] otter@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago

Yep, bitwarden would help for phishing so she isn't typing in passwords in different places. If you can, you can also get the fingerprint set up so it's easy for her to scan. You can also get external ones for desktop, but I'm not sure how good the sensors are so YMMV

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

Use chris titus windows utility script it also has O&O incluced in the script iirc