[You] Anonymous Browsing: Firefox + Tor Network Have Baby. Is Good.

I've only just seen this. A new Firefox extension called [FoxTor]. Basically, it allows you to turn Tor browsing on and off through Firefox.

For those of you who don't know what Tor is, it's an anonymous browsing network. Think of it as the world's most secure proxy, but you don't need to hit a proxy website, simply turn it on and you're surfing securely. There's a more detailed explanation on Tor's [Wikipedia] page.

As for the extension, it's not like most where you simply click the button and restart Firefox. You will also need to download Tor & Privoxy for it to work, you can grab them here. Also take note of the hints and tips on that download page.

Once you've downloaded and installed the above package, go to "Start -> All Programs -> Vidalia Bundle -> Vidalia", the control panel should open up. Start Tor. Now you need to run Privoxy which is just as simple, "Start -> All Programs -> Vidalia Bundle -> Tor -> Tor". A command line window should open up, wait for it to say this:

"Tor has successfully opened a circuit. Looks like client functionality is working".

You're ready and rearing to go! When you restart Firefox check the bottom left of your status-bar, you should be unmasked. Right-click the fox to put your mask on and right-click again to turn it off. Simple!

Inspired by [this] blog post on Shankri-la.

~ AVARiCE