For regular daily browsing, using DuckDuckGo should be enough to block trackers and encrypt your browsing data.
This, however, will only protect you at the internet tool level.
So what is Whonix?
And how can you use it to browse anonymously?
What Is Whonix?
Whonix is a free and open-source operating system (OS) designed for privacy and security.
This OSroutes your connection through a Tor gatewaywhich anonymizes all your traffic in the process.
What Are the Advantages of Using Whonix?
Lets begin by downloading the Whonix OVA file and VirtualBox.
Download:Whonix
Download:VirtualBox
Once downloaded, install VirtualBox and open it.
In the upper left corner of the menu, click onFilethen selectImport Appliance.
grab the Whonix image by clicking on the folder icon then clickFinish.
You will see two VMs.
Now select theWhonix-Gateway-XFCEand run it by clickingStart.
Once launched, youll be greeted by an agreement.
double-check you scroll down the agreement and selectUnderstoodthenNext.
SelectConnectthen clickNextto automatically connect to the Tor connection whenever you open up Whonix.
Since weve downloaded Whonix as an image, it is likely that the OS hasnt been updated.
Well need to update Whonix to update repositories and patch vulnerabilities that may affect your security.
you’re free to now go to VirtualBox and run Whonix-Workstation-XFCE.Do not shut the gateway.
After the setup, reboot the system using:
Use the command several more times.
If your IP changes each time you use the command, you are connected to Tor.
This means you’ve got the option to now browse the internet anonymously.
Congratulations: you’re free to now anonymously browse online!
Stay Anonymous Online Using Whonix
Whonix is a great tool for safely and anonymously browsing online.
