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In this video, Mike from Mike Unbox Reviews and How To provides an in-depth guide on enhancing security for Windows 10 and Windows 11 using Windows Defender and an additional tool called Defender UI, developed by Voodoo Shield. He walks through the installation and configuration processes, emphasizing the importance of enabling key features such as real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection, and Windows Firewall. Mike highlights various customization options within Defender UI, including its dark and light modes and settings for controlled folder access, network protection, behavior monitoring, and blocking potentially unwanted applications. Advanced features like email scanning, scanning downloaded files, and protecting against ransomware are also reviewed. Mike underscores the usability improvements offered by Defender UI, encourages users to experiment with different security profiles, and invites feedback from viewers.
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In this part of the video, Mike from Mike Unbox Reviews and How To discusses security features to consider updating on Windows 10 or Windows 11, focusing on Windows Defender and an add-on called Defender UI. He explains that Defender UI, created by Voodoo Shield, is a free tool that enhances Windows Defender’s capabilities. Mike walks through the process of downloading and installing Defender UI, highlighting the initial setup where users can choose from various security profiles such as recommended, interactive, and aggressive. He emphasizes enabling key features like real-time protection, cloud-delivered protection, and Windows Firewall. Lastly, he notes that many options within Defender UI link directly to Windows Defender settings, offering more customization and control.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various customization options and security features within the Defender UI. They explain how users can switch between dark and light modes, adjust screen opacity, and address a built-in ad promoting an upgrade to CyberLock, a more advanced Windows security product. The importance of enabling features like controlled folder access for ransomware protection, network protection, behavior monitoring, and blocking potentially unwanted applications is highlighted. The speaker also outlines the benefits of using SmartScreen, automatic sample submission, and the implications of hiding virus and threat protection settings. Furthermore, the speaker touches on the advanced feature of email scanning, not enabled by default in Windows Defender.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on configuring various security settings to enhance protection. It discusses enabling features like scanning downloaded files, scripts, and removable drives, as well as network-attached files. Specific settings such as low CPU priority, advanced protection against ransomware, and blocking untrusted processes from USB are reviewed. It recommends enabling options to block the abuse of vulnerable signed drivers, preventing credential stealing, and managing profile settings. Real-time protection and auto-reactivation of security features after deactivation attempts are highlighted as default and advisable settings. The segment suggests saving custom profiles for security settings or selecting predefined ones to simplify the security configuration process.
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In this segment, the presenter discusses the additional features and enhanced usability offered by a UI for Defender. He recommends trying it to improve security on Windows devices, particularly for users who download executable files, cracks, and modifications. He encourages viewers to leave feedback in the comments and offers assistance for any confusion. The segment concludes with a sign-off from the presenter, Mike.