Web browsers are among the most essential pieces of software we use daily, yet we often take them for granted. Most users settle for whatever default ships with their devices -- and that's a mistake.

If you seek utmost privacy when surfing the web, the Tor browser is your best bet. This free, open-source browser routes your traffic through multiple volunteer-run servers, scrambling your data and ...

The number of web browsers I have on my system grows every day. Mostly I stick with one or two browsers (at the moment, those are Firefox and Sidekick), but every once in a while, I toss in a third ...

Using incognito or private browsing mode when surfing the web will prevent your device from saving your history. But it won’t stop internet service providers, websites, or other entities from tracking ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 10.5 with V2 onion URL deprecation warnings, a redesigned Tor connection experience, and an improved anti-censorship feature. Last year, the Tor Project ...

Keeping the Tor Browser updated is crucial for optimizing its performance. Newer versions often include fixes and upgrades that can improve browsing speed. To update, go to the Tor Browser menu, ...

Q. I read your column on private Web browsing (seetinyurl.com/vd6fwz3). What do you think about using the TOR browser for privacy? Dave Woehning, Cottonwood, Ariz. A ...

Following Russia's increasing restrictions on Twitter within the country, the company has introduced a Tor service to help circumvent the ban. The service is available here, for users who have ...

For years, the anonymity service Tor has been the best way to stay private online and dodge web censorship. Much to the ire of governments and law enforcement agencies, Tor encrypts your web traffic ...

Tor Browser is an internet browser that focuses entirely on user privacy and security. The browser's particular focus is to protect users from having their internet history analysed for information on ...