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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: deptoria28 on July 11, 2013, 12:06 pm
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Hi =) can you use other browser like opera,fire fox to be on internet surfing or being on other forum (gaming forum)-
while you are on here using tor? i think i did read somewhere that its best to only use one of them at same time.
is that true and will the security not be optimal? i havent done it since im not sure if it would be safe
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From what I've read, you're not supposed to have both Tor and a regular browser (firefox, opera, chrome, etc) up and running at the same time. I have no idea on the specifics, but I think it might accidentally make your IP address traceable from your Tor activity.. not sure if that is 100% accurate, though.
Either way, I never run Tor and a regular browser at the same time just as a precaution.
Anyone else know more about this?
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thanks for the answer. i was thinking the same about the IP thing - i dont use others while using tor as well.
just got me curious about it. if other know about this to please post! :)