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  • Tor Browser 14 (Firefox ESR-128)

    From noreply@noreply@mixmin.net to comp.misc on Fri Sep 20 17:42:03 2024
    From Newsgroup: comp.misc


    for windows 7/8 users the current tor browser (13.5.4/ffox115.15.0esr)
    is probably the last supported version though may continue to be safer
    to use compared with other browsers using tor proxy (e.g. omnimix tor);

    omnimix is very well maintained, including its built-in customized tor feature, and it works great on common windows versions (from xp to 11); omnimix' tor also works as a proxy with most popular web browsers, e.g.

    Firefox Browser v130.0.1 (64-bit, Windows 10/11):
    Tools > Settings > General > Network Settings >
    Settings... > Manual proxy configuration:
    SOCKS Host: 127.0.0.1
    Port: 9150
    SOCKS v5
    Proxy DNS when using SOCKS v5

    Pale Moon v33.2.1 (64-bit, Windows 7/8):
    Preferences > Advanced > Network > Connection >
    Settings > Manual proxy configuration:
    SOCKS Host: 127.0.0.1
    Port: 9054
    SOCKS v5
    Use proxy to perform DNS queries (SOCKS v5 only)

    OmniMix 2.7.3 (2024-05-12):
    https://danner-net.de/om.htm

    Tor Browser 13.5.4 (2024-9-17)
    https://www.torproject.org/

    and whatever web browser(s) you may be using, be sure to test it:

    (using Tor Browser 13.5.4)
    https://duckduckgo.com/?q=browser+fingerprint+test
    ... >https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/
    Test your browser to see how well you are protected from tracking and >fingerprinting:
    TEST YOUR BROWSER >https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/kcarter?aat=1
    Test with a real tracking company ?
    Our tests indicate that you have strong protection against Web tracking.
    ...
    How does tracking technology follow your trail around the web, even if >you've taken protective measures? Cover Your Tracks shows you how trackers >see your browser. It provides you with an overview of your browser's most
    unique and identifying characteristics.
    Only anonymous data will be collected through this site.
    Want to learn more about tracking? Read how it works with our guide:
    LEARN MORE ABOUT FINGERPRINTING
    https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/learn
    ...
    (cf. any browser using Omnimix' built-in Tor)
    Our tests indicate that you have strong protection against Web tracking.
    ...
    (cf. any browser not using Tor)
    Our tests indicate that you are not protected against tracking on the Web.
    [end quote]

    (using Tor Browser 13.5.4) https://check.torproject.org/ >Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor.
    Your IP address appears to be: ###.###.###.###
    ...
    (cf. any browser using Omnimix' built-in Tor)
    Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor.
    Your IP address appears to be: ###.###.###.###
    However, it does not appear to be Tor Browser.
    Click here to go to the download page >https://www.torproject.org/download/
    ...
    (cf. any browser not using Tor)
    Sorry. You are not using Tor.
    Your IP address appears to be: ###.###.###.###
    [end quote]

    see also:
    https://duckduckgo.com/?q=tor+browser+esr-128

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