When checking on the check.torbrowser website, it reads: 'This browser is configured to use TOR, however, it does not appear to be TOR browser'. The browser consists of a three-layer proxy, like the layers of an onion (which explains why this vegetable is the browser’s logo).

Sometimes the app would not connect at all or browsing was very slow. The Tor browser is an internet browser that anonymizes your web traffic, using the Tor network, which makes it easier to hide your identity online. In my trial version (the paid version is different), I could not choose the country I wanted to connect from. I also did not find where their VPN company is based, which is another concern for me as I don't rely too much on VPNs based in the 5, 9, or 14 'eyes' countries. The app doesn't seem to be open source: it is always a concern for me, I tend to trust open-source apps more, especially when it comes to privacy. You can set up your browser through a set of preferences (javascript, bookmarks, you can choose to keep your browsing history). I now don't use the app, and prefer using my computer with the original TOR browser + a VPN of my choice. Not being able to choose from what country to connect from (trial version only) was also a bit offputting.

The more I learned about the intricacies of privacy, the less I started using the app, and relied on the PC-based Tor app + a VPN whose location was deemed safer. I was looking for a combination of TOR and VPN and 'TOR Browser Private Web + VPN' seemed to be a good shot. Interesting app but is it really that secure

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