Tor (The Onion Router)
Free anonymity network routing traffic through multiple random volunteer relays. Provides stronger anonymity than VPNs but much slower. Useful for maximum privacy or accessing dark web (.onion sites).
What is Tor (The Onion Router)?
What is Tor (The Onion Router)?
Free anonymity network routing traffic through multiple random volunteer relays. Provides stronger anonymity than VPNs but much slower. Useful for maximum privacy or accessing dark web (.onion sites).
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Proxy Server
Intermediary server that forwards requests on your behalf, hiding your IP but typically without encryption. Less secure than VPNs. Free proxies often log data or inject ads. Use VPNs for real privacy protection.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Service that creates encrypted connection between your device and internet, protecting privacy and security. VPNs hide your IP address, encrypt traffic to prevent monitoring, and allow access to geo-restricted content.
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