Do you know the major search engines are strore your search history? yes: Google, Facebook, Twitter etc. your ip address associated with them. Even your ISP( internet service provider) including, Vodafone, Idea, Bharti Airtel, Jio can analyze network traffic to see what you are doing online. In this post i am going to share with you some tips how to protect your privacy. There are some easy steps that everyone can do for being anonymous. these processes are also avalible for android. For practical you can search in google or visit this link https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.csoonline.com/article/2975193/data-protection/9-steps-completely-anonymous-online.amp.html .
USING A VPN NETWORK
A VPN is an enormously powerful addition to your security arsenal. Sure, it's easier to use a dedicated VPN app, but if you want to configure a VPN manually in Windows 10, this guide has you covered
In the beginning, the web was created. And it was pretty good, albeit lacking in critical privacy and security controls. Unfortunately, not much has changed since the words fiat web were spoken; even though the more secure HTTPS is successfully becoming the standard for web browsing, it doesn't protect everything and won't guard against threats lurking on your network. That's why you need a virtual private network, or VPN.
When you switch it on, a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and a server controlled by the VPN service. Your web traffic travels through this tunnel, and it exits to the wide-open web from the VPN server to which you are connected. If there's someone lurking on your network or, worse, the owner of the access point has configured it to steal information, they won't see a thing. Your ISP and even three-letter intelligence agencies will be effectively blinded when it comes to monitoring your traffic.
Connect to a VPN in Windows 10
Applies to: Windows 10
Whether it's for work or personal use, you can connect to a VPN (virtual private network) on your Windows 10 PC. A VPN connection can help provide a more secure connection to your company's network and the Internet (for example, if you’re working from a coffee shop or similar public place).
Before you can connect to a VPN, you must have a VPN profile on your PC. You can either create a VPN profile on your own or set up a work account to get a VPN profile from your company.
Create a VPN profile
If you don't have a VPN profile on your Windows 10 PC, you'll need to create one. Before you start:
If it’s for work, look for VPN settings or a VPN app on your company’s intranet site while you’re at work, or contact your company's support person.
If it’s for a VPN service you subscribe to for personal use, visit the Microsoft Store to see if there’s an app for that service, then go to the VPN service’s website to see if the VPN connection settings to use are listed there.
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > VPN > Add a VPN connection.
In Add a VPN connection, do the following:
For VPN provider, choose Windows (built-in). In the Connection name box, type a friendly name (for example, My Personal VPN) for the VPN connection profile. This is the VPN connection name to look for when you try to connect In the Server name or address box. Type the address for the VPN server.
For VPN type, choose the type of VPN connection you want to create. You’ll need to know which kind of VPN connection your company or VPN service uses.
For Type of sign-in info, choose the type of sign-in info (or credentials) to use. This might be a user name and password, one-time password, certificate, or a smart card if you’re connecting to a VPN for work. Type your user name and password in the respective boxes (optional).
Select Save.
If you need to edit the VPN connection info or specify additional settings, such as the proxy settings to use for the VPN connection, choose the VPN connection and then select Advanced options.
Connect to a VPN
When you have a VPN profile, you’re ready to connect.
On the far right of the taskbar, select the Network icon (either or ).
Select the VPN connection you want to use, then do either of the following depending on what happens when you select the VPN connection:
If the Connect button displays under the VPN connection, select Connect.
If VPN in Settings opens, select the VPN connection there, then select Connect.
If you're prompted, type your user name and password or other sign-in info. When connected, the VPN connection name will display Connected underneath it.
To see if you’re connected to the VPN while you’re doing things on your PC, select the Networkicon (either or ) on the far right of the taskbar, then see if the VPN connection says Connected underneath it.
FOR ANDROID SEE HERE..
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Open the system settings.
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Click on the menu point VPN in your "Wireless & networks" settings.
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Click on "Add VPN profile".
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Set as name hide.me VPN, choose "PPTP" as type and select a server in the members area and put the server address as "Internet Address".
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Enter your hide.me login credentials and then click on "Connect".
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If connection has been successfully established, the status is shown in the menu bar. You can manage your VPN connection in the network settings.
Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. The service also protects you from the Tor network itself—you can have good assurance that you’ll remain anonymous to other Tor users.
For people who might need occasional anonymity and privacy when accessing websites, Tor Browser provides a quick and easy way to use the Tor network.
The Tor Browser works just like a regular web browser. Web browsers are programs you use to view web sites. Examples include Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Unlike other web browsers, though, the Tor Browser sends your communications through Tor, making it harder for people who are monitoring you to know exactly what you're doing online, and harder for people monitoring the sites you use to know where you're connecting from.
Keep in mind that only activities you do inside of Tor Browser itself will be anonymized. Having Tor Browser installed on your computer does not make things you do on the same computer using other software (such as your regular web browser)
If you are using a search engine to look for the Tor Browser, make sure that the URL is correct.
Do not use any other source, and if you are prompted to accept alternative HTTPS (SSL/TLS) security certificates, do not proceed.
The website will have detected your operating system and you'll get the correct file for Windows. If this fails, you can click the link to the side of the purple button to download the correct version.
Some browsers will ask you to confirm whether you want to download this file. Microsoft Edge shows a bar at the bottom of the browser window. For any browser, it is best to save the file first before proceeding. Click the Save button.
This example shows Tor Browser version 7.0.2, which is the current version at the time of writing this guide. There may be a more recent version of Tor Browser available for download by the time you read this, so please download and use the current version that Tor Project provides.
After the download is complete, you might get an option to open the folder where the file was downloaded. The default location is the Downloads folder. Double-click on the file “torbrowser-install-7.0.2_en-US”.
After double-clicking on the Tor Browser installer, a window will open with a warning about the origin of the software. You should always take these warnings seriously and make sure you trust the software you want to install and that you got an authentic copy from the official site over a secure connection. Since you know what you want, and you know where to get the software, and the download was from the Tor Project's secure HTTPS site, click Run.
A small window will open asking what language you want to use for the Tor Browser. There are several to choose from. Pick the language you want and click the OK button.
You'll find a new window that will tell you where the Tor Browser will be installed. The default location is your desktop. You can change this to be a different location if you want, but for now keep the default.
The installation process is complete when you see a window that says you have completed the installation process. If you click the Finish button, the Tor Browser will start immediately and “Start Tor Browser” shortcuts will be added to the Start Menu and Desktop.
The first time Tor Browser starts, you'll get a window that allows you to modify some settings if necessary. You might have to come back and change some configuration settings, but go ahead and try to connect to the Tor network by clicking the Connect button.
A new window will open with a green bar that illustrates Tor Browser connecting to the Tor network.
The first time Tor Browser starts, it might take a long time; but be patient, within a minute or two Tor Browser will open and congratulate you.
Click on the Tor Onion logo in the upper left of Tor Browser then the Privacy and Security Settings.
Some features of a normal web browser can make you vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. Other features have previously had bugs in them that revealed users' identities. Turning the security slider to a high setting disables these features. This will make you safer from well-funded attackers who can interfere with your Internet connection or use new unknown bugs in these features. Unfortunately, turning off these features can make some websites unusable. The default low setting is fine for everyday privacy protection, but you can set it to high if you are worried about sophisticated attackers, or if you don't mind if some websites do not display correctly.
Finally, browsing with Tor is different in some ways from the normal browsing experience. We recommended reading these tips for properly browsing with the Tor Browser and retaining your anonymity.
You are now ready to browse the Internet anonymously with the Tor Browser.
SETUP TOR FOR ANDROID
ORBOT FOR ANDROID
Updated21 July 2014
THIS GUIDE IS OUT-OF-DATE
Orbot is an Android-platform mobile phone application created by the Guardian Project, that is designed to increase the anonymity of your activities on the Internet.
Step 1: On your Android device, download and install the app from the Google Play store store by pressing .
Figure 1: Orbot in the Google Play store
Note:Orbot can also be downloaded directly or from the third party F-Droid and Amazonstores.
Step 2:. Before the installation process begins, you will be prompted to review the access the application will have on your phone. Review this carefully. Once your are happy with the permissions that will be granted, press and the installation will complete. If you do not agree with the permissions that will be granted, press the back button and the installation will be cancelled.
Figure 2: Permissions required
2.2 CONFIGURE ORBOT
Step 1: To open Orbot you tap the application's icon.
Step 2:Tap the language that you want and then .
Figure 3: Choose language
Step 3: A configuration wizard will appear with a description of Orbot. Read it and tap.
Figure 4: Information about Orbot
Step 4: You will then be presented with a warning screen. Once you have read this and understand the requirements press .
Figure 5: Important warning about how to use Orbot
Step 5: A screen will appear asking you to grant OrbotSuperuser access. Superuser access requires that your device is rooted if you want to make use of Orbot's Transparent Proxy features - we will not explore this feature in the Orbot guide.
If your smartphone is not rooted, just tick the option that states I understand and would like to continue without Superuser. The next screen explains in order for you to benefit from Tor, you will need to use apps built to work with Orbot, or that support HTTP or SOCKS proxy.
SURVEILLANCE
. Web browsers are programs you use to view web sites. Examples include Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Unlike other web browsers, though, the Tor Browser sends your communications through Tor, making it harder for people who are monitoring you to know exactly what you're doing online, and harder for people monitoring the sites you use to know where you're connecting from.
Keep in mind that only activities you do inside of Tor Browser itself will be anonymized. Having Tor Browser installed on your computer does not make things you do on the same computer using other software (such as your regular web browser)
The website will have detected your operating system
After double-clicking on the Tor Browser installer, a window will open with a warning about the origin of the software. You should always take these warnings seriously and make sure you trust the software you want to install and that you got an authentic copy from the official site over a secure connection. Since you know what you want, and you know where to get the software, and the download was from the Tor Project's secure HTTPS
A small window will open asking what language you want to use for the Tor Browser. There are several to choose from. Pick the language you want and click the OK button.
You'll find a new window that will tell you where the Tor Browser will be installed. The default location is your desktop. You can change this to be a different location if you want, but for now keep the default.
The installation process is complete when you see a window that says you have completed the installation process. If you click the Finish button, the Tor Browser will start immediately and “Start Tor Browser” shortcuts will be added to the Start Menu and Desktop.
A new window will open with a green bar that illustrates Tor Browser connecting to the Tor network.
The first time Tor Browser starts, it might take a long time; but be patient, within a minute or two Tor Browser will open and congratulate you.
Click on the Tor Onion logo in the upper left of Tor Browser then the Privacy and Security Settings.
Some features of a normal web browser
Finally, browsing with Tor is different in some ways from the normal browsing experience. We recommended reading these tips for properly browsing with the Tor Browser and retaining your anonymity.
You are now ready to browse the Internet anonymously with the Tor Browser.
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and the installation will complete. If you do not agree with the permissions that will be granted, press the back button and the installation will be cancelled.
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Figure 6 & 7: Notes regarding rooting
Note: If you would like to learn more about rooting see the Advanced Smartphone Securitychapter.
Step 6: A list of applications that work with Orbot will appear. Take note of them and tap 
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