Browser basics and Tor ??

 Searching the web is a daily activity for many of us, and as such, it is also a hotbed for tracking and potential cyberattacks.

The most commonly used browsers are Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox. However, you should consider using Tor if you want to truly keep your browsing as private as possible.

The Tor Project is an open-source browser that is privacy-focused. The software creates tunnels rather than establishing direct connections to websites, which prevents users from being tracked through traffic analysis or IP addresses.

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Not to be confused with the Dark Web -- although required to access it and .onion domains in general -- Tor is legal and is often used by the privacy-conscious, including journalists, activists, civil rights groups, and NGOs.
The Tor browser can be slower than traditional browsers, but it is still the best choice for secure browsing. The non-profit has launched a membership program to secure funding and boost integration in third-party products.
Desktop and mobile versions of the Tor browser are also available: desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), the iOS Onion Browser, and Orbot proxy: Tor for Android.
Also: Best browser for privacy: Secure web browsing | The good and the bad with Chrome web browser's new security defaults

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