Here's a good overview of TOR
https://youtu.be/lVcbq_a5N9I
For day-to-day use with regular internet activities you would be better off
using a reputable VPN. They are cheap and easy to set up.
I agree that masking meta-searches is only the tip of the iceberg. Some
basic things a user can do to
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If you don't mind the wait pick up a lot of these in bulk and attach them
to just about everything. The same ones you'll find in a big box or crafts
store at a small