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Guide to the Tor Browser

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This introductory course explains how the Tor Browser and its relay network work, why users choose Tor, and how it compares with Firefox. It also examines Tor’s history, weaknesses, legal issues, use across platforms, and onion routing.

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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