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Should I use Tor for daily browsing?
If privacy is your main concern then yes, by all means, use Tor as your every-day browser. However, because Tor routes information several times for maximum anonymity, it makes it extremely slow, and as such, you should only really be using it if you are looking to remain anonymous in your browsing.
Does YouTube count Tor views?
YouTube’s views counter doesn’t count what it thinks is an IP address that is either a scam or fraudulent. So if you use TOR and your IP is from a “bad” country, YouTube is more likely to not count the view.
Is it safe to use Tor every day?
If privacy is your main concern then yes, by all means, use Tor as your every-day browser. However, because Tor routes information several times for maximum anonymity, it makes it extremely slow, and as such, you should only really be using it if you are looking to remain anonymous in your browsing.
Do you think Tor is a good privacy tool?
This recommendation often ignores mountains of evidence suggesting that Tor is not the “privacy tool” it’s made out to be. No privacy tool is above criticism or scrutiny, and each has pros and cons. Unfortunately, Tor has garnered a cult-like following in recent years among people who pretend it’s infallible.
Are there any risks in using the Tor network?
While there are indeed advantages to decentralization, there are also risks. Namely, that anybody can operate the Tor nodes through which your traffic is being routed. There have been numerous examples of people setting up Tor nodes to collect data from gullible Tor users who thought they would be safe and secure.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Tor?
Many proponents of Tor argue that its decentralized nature is a major benefit. While there are indeed advantages to decentralization, there are also risks. Namely, that anybody can operate the Tor nodes through which your traffic is being routed.