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Tor vs VPNs for browsing history privacy

Comparison of Tor and VPNs for hiding browsing history, including their strengths, weaknesses, and use cases

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Jan 15, 2026

What technical methods can link web searches across VPNs and browsers (browser fingerprinting, timing analysis)?

A set of well‑known technical methods can link searches and browsing sessions even when a user employs a VPN or switches browsers: browser/device fingerprinting (canvas/WebGL, fonts, plugins, user‑age...

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