

Basically, the Tor Browser does it all for you. It includes the Vidalia network connection utility, but it's much less fiddly than previous Tor implementations. Naval Research Lab, it's now the concern of the Tor Project, an open-source community devoted to developing Tor, the software implementation of second-generation Onion Routing technology, and to maintaining the Tor network. Think of an onion's layers: in Onion Routing, layers of encryption make it impossible to trace messages back to their point of origin. If you would have thought Onion Routing involved wooden crates and flatbed trucks or maybe a sandwich order, you might be surprised to hear it's actually an online security technology. It can be used by beginners and experts alike, due to the various advanced settings that are not mandatory in order for the application to properly offer its services.The free Firefox-based Tor Browser Bundle integrates the Tor network's enhanced privacy and security.

The Torbutton puts several settings at your disposal, such as the possibility to fully configure connection settings, handle cookie protection, or even choose a new identity for enhanced security. Most available options are similar to the one you find in Firefox, with a few additions.You can opt for a standard connection, which works in most cases, or configure settings in if you computer uses a proxy or goes through a firewall in order to reach the information superhighway.


