The Tor network is a series of relays that allows users to surf anonymously online. People use Tor (The Onion Router) to avoid government censorship. Journalists, human rights activists, whistle blowers, and others to work without detection. Tor works by bouncing web traffic between anonymizing servers run by volunteers around the world. Installing Snowflake is easier than running a full Tor server.
You can support the Tor network by installing the Snowflake browser extension for Chrome or Firefox. Snowflake turns your web browser into a Tor proxy so people use the Tor network in places it’s restricted. It’s free, legal, safe, and you□re helping others surf freely. Leave your computer on as much as you can. Tell your family and friends, spread the word far & wide.
If we all install Snowflake now, the Tor network will be robust when we really need it. It’s free, legal, and a simple set & forget. Install it in multiple locations taking advantage of different IP addresses and ISPs. Pull out that old computer and turn it into a Snowflake proxy. Speaking of older machines Snowflake seems to run better on Linux boxes. Hint, hint.
Orbot is a free Android proxy app that uses Tor to encrypt your Internet traffic. Tails is Tor on a USB drive or CD that leaves no trace on the computer you use (ideal for those on the go).
Never assume what you do on the internet is private or secure. You have to take active steps to keep the National Security Agency (NSA No Such Agency) and other bad actors out of your business. Now more than ever.