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Articles covering Tor — the onion-routing network for genuine anonymity online.

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How does Tor work, technically?

Tor is more than 'a slower VPN.' It's a fundamentally different anonymity model — three random relays, layered encryption, and no single point of trust. Here's exactly what happens when you load a page through Tor.

May 6, 20266 min read
privacyvpntor

VPN vs proxy vs Tor: which one should you use?

VPNs, proxies, and Tor all hide your IP — but they protect different things, cost different amounts, and have wildly different speeds. Here's a side-by-side comparison.

May 4, 20266 min read
privacyvpntor

How to hide your IP address: 5 methods that actually work

Want to keep your IP address private? Here are the five ways to hide it — VPN, Tor, proxies, mobile data, and public Wi-Fi — and the tradeoffs of each.

April 27, 20268 min read
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