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VPN Usage

The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in conjunction with Tor for enhanced anonymity.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Has DuckDuckGo ever logged user IP addresses and when did that change?

DuckDuckGo’s public policy declares that the company does not save or log users’ IP addresses or any unique identifiers to disk, and that it only uses IP-derived information transiently to deliver con...

Jan 18, 2026
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Can my ISP see the size of a file I download through TOR?

An Internet Service Provider cannot see the contents or exact destination of files downloaded over Tor, but it can observe encrypted traffic patterns, including total bytes transferred and packet size...

Jan 14, 2026
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with duckduckgo and a vpn, can any local third parties see my searchs on age restricted material

Using DuckDuckGo plus a VPN greatly reduces who on the local network—such as an ISP or devices on the same Wi‑Fi—can see age‑restricted searches: DuckDuckGo itself does not log searches or tie them to...

Jan 20, 2026

What additional tools or practices (VPNs, bridges, HTTPS) improve privacy when using Tor?

Tor is a powerful anonymity tool but not a magic bullet; layering additional tools and disciplined practices — selectively using trusted VPNs, Tor bridges and pluggable transports, end-to-end encrypti...

Jan 19, 2026

Tor VPN

Tor and VPNs are different privacy tools that solve overlapping but distinct problems: Tor offers stronger anonymity by routing traffic through multiple volunteer-run nodes, while VPNs provide system-...

Jan 12, 2026

Do browser settings, cookies, or logged-in Google accounts affect YouTube age prompts more than IP location?

YouTube’s age prompts are driven by a mix of signals: account data and persistent browser session state carry strong weight for signed‑in users, while IP‑based location and regional rollout decisions ...

Jan 10, 2026

Do laws differ by country regarding circumvention of age-verification for online videos?

Yes — laws and enforcement approaches differ markedly between countries and within federations, and those differences extend to how governments treat circumvention (for example, using VPNs or other wo...

Jan 8, 2026

How can I safely search for sensitive content on the dark web without exposing myself?

Navigating the dark web without exposing oneself requires layered operational security: use the official Tor Browser with its strongest safety settings, isolate activity in a hardened environment (VM ...