uniqueusername4
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- Aug 13, 2023
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Hi,
I have a question about accessing/purchasing on the dark net using my mac. I would love to hear from someone who has experience doing this.
Hypothetically of course, would I be able to safely (from the popo) order something following these steps:
I understand that on the Macs with M2 chips, you are unable to download Tails. From my understanding, Tails is extra security, but not absolutely necessary? Is there a mac equivalent or do I just skip this step?
I've read two guides and they have contradicting instructions about whether to use TOR over VPN. I asked AI and they said:
"It's generally not recommended to use a VPN with Tor unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both without compromising your privacy. Here are some reasons why:
I have a question about accessing/purchasing on the dark net using my mac. I would love to hear from someone who has experience doing this.
Hypothetically of course, would I be able to safely (from the popo) order something following these steps:
- Tor Browser
- Bitcoin (cash app or PayPal for example) -exchange your Bitcoin for XMR on changenow.io.
- Kleopatra pgp tool
- Monero GUI wallet - paste XMR here for storage
- find vendor with good ratings/reviews
- order and encrypt messages using pgp tool. Use real name and address on order.
I understand that on the Macs with M2 chips, you are unable to download Tails. From my understanding, Tails is extra security, but not absolutely necessary? Is there a mac equivalent or do I just skip this step?
I've read two guides and they have contradicting instructions about whether to use TOR over VPN. I asked AI and they said:
"It's generally not recommended to use a VPN with Tor unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both without compromising your privacy. Here are some reasons why:
- Using a VPN over Tor isn't very safe or easy to do
- It forgoes the most important reason for using Tor over a VPN, which is keeping your identity secret from the entry node host.
- VPN companies may not be looking out for your best interest
- You should take what they say with a grain of salt, especially when they say they don't log.
- Tor is a privacy-focused browser
- It routes your traffic through a network of volunteer-run servers, making it difficult to track your online activity.
- Using a VPN with Tor can add an extra layer of security
- The VPN encryption prevents the Tor entry node from seeing your IP address.
- Using a VPN can have some cons
- It can slow down your internet speed, increase latency, and potentially get your accounts blocked."