The following area are highly recommended deemed crucial steps to be able to securely use your systems. These aren’t required but for your safety and the safety of your machine we included them.
Foundational Security and Digital Hygiene
1. The Principle of Choice (No Endorsements)
The programs listed below are recognized but you do not have to use them. You can search for alternatives that perform the same job and select the tools you prefer. We do not endorse any specific paid product.
2. Network Defense: DNS Filtering
| Action | Settings (IPv4) | Resource |
| Set your network adapter to use the Cloudflare 1.1.1.3 Family DNS addresses. | Primary: 1.1.1.3 / Secondary: 1.0.0.3 | (Link to Cloudflare 1.1.1.3 DNS Setup Guide will be placed here) |
3. Local Machine Protection (Antivirus & Auditing)
| Operating System | Recommended Tools (Examples) | Key Actions |
| Windows | Windows Defender (Built-in) | Ensure Real-Time Protection is On and updates are enabled. |
| Linux/macOS | ClamAV (Antivirus), Lynis (Auditing Tool) | Use ClamAV for antivirus protection and Lynis for security audits. |
4. Required Security Hygiene (For Project B and C)
For users moving past the simple local chatbot (Project B or C), the following simple measures are highly recommended minimums:
- Ad Blockers: Browser extensions like uBlock Origin.
- Password Manager: Use a reputable tool to store complex, unique passwords.
5. Security Maintenance Schedule and Warnings
| Schedule | Action & Focus |
| Daily/Weekly | Ensure real-time protection is active and software updates are applied. |
| Weekly/Bi-Weekly | Run a full system scan using your preferred antivirus/scanner. |
⚠️ Critical Warning:Never run two full system scans simultaneously.