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Guide to the Tor Browser

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of the Tor Browser in this comprehensive tutorial. Delve into the Tor Roadmap, debunk common myths, and understand the distinctions between the Deep Web, Dark Web, and Dark Net. Learn about the history of the Tor Project and discover compelling reasons to use the Tor Browser. Compare Tor with Firefox, examining plugins and search engines. Investigate the inner workings of Tor relays, including legal considerations. Analyze Tor's strengths and weaknesses across multiple platforms. Gain insights into onion services and their significance in the Tor network. By the end of this 1-2 hour guide, acquire a thorough understanding of Tor's functionality, benefits, and potential drawbacks.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction
    • 1.1 The Tor Roadmap
    • 1.2 Myths, Misconceptions, and the Iceberg Graphics
    • 1.3 A User's Guide to the Deep Web, Dark Web, and the Dark Net
    • 1.4 The History of the Tor Project
  • Module 2: Why Use Tor?
    • 2.1 Why You Should Use the Tor Browser
  • Module 3: Getting Into Things
    • 3.1 Let's Get Into Things
  • Module 4: Compare Tor to Firefox
    • 4.1 Comparison of Firefox and Tor
    • 4.2 Firefox Plugins and Search Engines
    • 4.3 Final Comparison
  • Module 5: Under the Hood of the Tor Relay
    • 5.1 What Is It?
    • 5.2 Legal Issues
  • Module 6: With Great Strength Comes Great Weaknesses
    • 6.1 Tor Flaws Part 1
    • 6.2 Tor Flaws Part 2
  • Module 7: Tor on Other Platforms
    • 7.1 Tor in All the Places
  • Module 8: The Onions
    • 8.1 All About the Onions
  • Module 9: Conclusion
    • 9.1 The End Is the Beginning

Taught by

Tim Stover

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