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How Independent News Outlets Use Tor to Reach Readers Under Censorship
Read More »: How Independent News Outlets Use Tor to Reach Readers Under CensorshipWhy outlets like the BBC and ProPublica run onion mirrors, how readers under censorship benefit, and how to verify you have the real address.
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Digital Rights and Press Freedom Groups That Use Tor
Read More »: Digital Rights and Press Freedom Groups That Use TorDigital rights groups are among the most visible non-news organizations running onion services, and for good reason. Beyond news outlets, a number of established digital rights and press freedom organizations…
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Tor Browser Safety Checklist: Do’s and Don’ts
Read More »: Tor Browser Safety Checklist: Do’s and Don’tsTor Browser safety comes down to habits more than settings. Installing Tor Browser is the easy part; using it in a way that actually protects your privacy takes a little…
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VPN vs. Tor: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?
Read More »: VPN vs. Tor: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?VPN vs Tor is one of the most common privacy questions people ask, and the honest answer is that they solve different problems. VPNs and Tor both get lumped into…
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Is the Dark Web Illegal? Separating Myth from Reality
Read More »: Is the Dark Web Illegal? Separating Myth from RealityOne of the most common questions people search for is some version of “is the dark web illegal?” The honest answer is: no, not by itself — but the question…
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What Does .onion Mean? How Onion Addresses Actually Work
Read More »: What Does .onion Mean? How Onion Addresses Actually WorkIf you’ve spent any time reading about privacy or the “dark web,” you’ve probably seen addresses that end in .onion instead of the usual .com or .org. These aren’t normal…
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How to Stay Private and Safe Online: The Basics
Read More »: How to Stay Private and Safe Online: The BasicsLearning to stay private online starts with habits, not tools. Using Tor doesn’t automatically make you anonymous, and strong privacy habits don’t require Tor at all. The two work best…
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Legitimate .onion Services Worth Knowing About
Read More »: Legitimate .onion Services Worth Knowing AboutLegitimate onion services exist across far more categories than most people expect. A number of well-known, mainstream organizations run an official onion service alongside their regular website. Below are the…
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What Is Tor and the Onion Network? A Beginner’s Guide
Read More »: What Is Tor and the Onion Network? A Beginner’s GuideThe Tor onion network is free, open-source software that routes your internet traffic through a volunteer-run network of relays, and it’s the foundation everything else on this site builds on.…