Tails OS Browser, part of the Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) operating system, is a secure, Tor-integrated browser designed to keep your activity private and anonymous. Since Tails routes all traffic through the Tor network, it’s a top choice for users needing robust privacy protection. Although Tails OS cannot be set as your default on a standard OS, you can make it your go-to environment for private browsing.
The Tails OS Browser runs within a live environment, meaning no data is saved on your machine after shutdown. All browsing activity is routed through Tor, ensuring that every site you visit, every link you click, and all traffic is secure and anonymous. By treating Tails OS as your primary browser, you gain a high level of privacy for all browsing activities without the risk of leaving any trace.
Since Tails OS is an entire operating system, you’ll need a USB drive to boot it as a live OS. Download Tails from the official Tails website and follow these steps to set it up as your primary environment for Tor browsing.
Note: Make sure to save your Tails OS USB in a secure place, as it your secure browsing environment
With Orbot running, Orfox will be able to route all internet activity through Tor’s secure, anonymous network.
Since Tails OS cannot be set as a “default” browser within your main OS, the best way to treat it as your primary browser is to boot into Tails OS whenever you need secure browsing.
Tip: To prevent any accidental data leaks, avoid using your main OS while browsing with Tails OS.
To confirm that your connection is secure within Tails OS:
Using Tails OS Browser ensures maximum privacy, but here are some key points to keep in mind:
Setting Tails OS Browser as your primary browser means committing to an ultra-private setup, where all your browsing activities are routed through Tor within an isolated environment.
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