I'm looking for help understanding what A-V, A-M And PS will best serve me

My OS is Win 11 Pro.  I have a new home built PC. My build information is below.  I know that there is a wealth of information in this Security forum and I'm fine with reading, etc. I'm looking for the time saving value of being pointed in the right direction. ;-)

Regards,

Pete

• Operating System
  Windows 11 Pro
• Antivirus Software
  Win oem at this time (but with no real knowledge of settings)
• Firewall
  Win oem at this time (but with no real knowledge of settings)
• Computer
  Custom Built AM5
• CPU
  AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Motherboard
  Asus TUF Gaming X670E Plus Wi-Fi
• Ram
  G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 16GBx2 CL30-36-36-96 1.35v
• Storage
  1TB Samsung 990 Gen 4 NVMe M.2 and 2TB WD-Black SN850X Gen 4 NVMe M.2
• Video Card
  Asus TUF Geforce RTX 4080 Super
• Soundcard
  Onboard, Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
• Power Supply
  SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
• Case
  Hyte Y70
•  

I would stick with the built-in Windows security and add the following to your browsers.

The following information will help you to keep your computer and data safer as well as improve your overall privacy

1. Recommend using a Password Manager for all websites, etc. that require a password. Never use the same password on more than one site.
   https://www.howtogeek.com/780233/best-password-manager/
2. Make sure you're backing up your files https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/136226-backup-software/
3. Keep all software up to date - PatchMyPC - https://patchmypc.com/home-updater#download     https://patchmypc.com/about-us
4. Keep your Operating System up to date and current at all times - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2
5. Further tips to help protect your computer data and improve your privacy: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258363-tips-to-help-protect-from-infection/
6. Please consider installing the following Content Blockers for your Web browsers if you haven't done so already. This will help improve overall security

Malwarebytes Browser Guard

•   Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/malwarebytes-browser-guar/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee
•   Microsoft Edge: https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413298736787-Install-Malwarebytes-Browser-Guard-on-Microsoft-Edge-browser
•   Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/malwarebytes/

uBlock Origin

• Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm
• Microsoft Edge: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak
• Mozilla Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin

Thank you both.  I  will read and so my best to absorb some of this, then I'll be back with questions. ;-D

Pete  

Don't forget that the router has a  builtin 'inbound' firewall for that hardware level of firewall protection.

In general....

Don't download and execute suspicious files, don't open unknown emails or the attachments, don't go to shady web sites and click on risky links, and use a good ad-blocker for the web browser as already mentioned, password protect your login account and you will be guaranteed to never get malware or viruses.

As far as the Windows firewall is concerned, if you don't understand ports and protocols and general networking and processes then just leave it alone and let it run as default.

It will still give a decent enough level of protection from any network worms or viruses or intrusions in the default setting.