In some instances, a Tor Browser user might justify using a VPN. Using a VPN increases your attack surface, possibly making it easier for an adversary (e.g., corporations, the VPN operator, or other parties) to track, identify, and/or deanonymize you. IMO, Tor Browser by itself is your best option. Would there be better options? Could I just use a VPN? In the menu in the HTTPS-Everywhere button, the default 'Enable HTTPS Everywhere' setting forces a site that defaults to an unencrypted HTTP connection to use instead an encrypted HTTPS connection, if the site's server supports HTTPS. In the menu in the NoScript button, you can configure NoScript to allow JavaScript temporarily on the domain you are using, e.g., when connected to, you can temporarily enable JavaScript for the and domains to activate the webpage buttons on the site. In the TorButton/ Security Settings panel, you can select 'Safest' to block JavaScript on all sites. You remain anonymous.įurthermore, to better preserve your anonymity and protect your privacy and security, Tor Browser includes the NoScript and HTTPS-Everywhere add-ons. When using Tor Browser, your ISP, corporations, and other parties monitoring internet connections cannot see what sites you visit, and the sites you visit cannot see your computer IP address or your country location. I'm mostly concerned about my data not being used by corporations to attempt to sell me their products Many users of Tor use Tor Browser 100% of the time or as close to 100% as is practical, so that they can browse the clearnet anonymously as much as possible.Ī relatively small number of sites block or partially block Tor connections, e.g., Bank of America accepts Tor connections, but, to the best of my knowledge, does not allow account holders using Tor to log in their account in this circumstance, account holders log in with an Internet browser. If you mean, 'Do any of you use Tor Browser to browse anonymously on the clearnet,' the answer is, 'Yes.' It works fine. Do any of you use Tor to browse anonymously on the clearnet? Does it work?

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