Torpark keeps Web surfers’ identities private, can run off a USB stick, and scrubs tracks from host computers and browsers.

Torpark and put it on a USB Flash key chain. Plug it into any internet terminal whether at home, school, or public. Run Torpark.exe and it will launch a Tor circuit connection, which creates an encrypted tunnel from your computer indirectly to a Tor exit computer, allowing you to surf the internet anonymously. How much does Torpark cost? IT’S FREE.

To run Torpark, just double click on the Torpark program. First you will see a notice about how Torpark should be used. It is important for your security that you understand the scope and limitations. Then you see a splash screen which shows you the version information and credits. It will display for a few seconds then disappear. Then Torpark will display a throbber in the form of a progress bar as Torpark begins to establish some tor circuits.

It may take a little longer if you are running Torpark from a USB flash drive or using a slow internet connection because Torpark has to directory information from the Tor network. After it has established at least one circuit, it will start the browser.

This is what Torpark looks like when the Firefox browser opens. Congratulations, you are now surfing the internet anonymously! When you are done surfing, just close the browser and Torpark will clean up. Torpark will also pass off seamlessly to Torbird if you have it running. You will notice Torpark looks a little different than normal Firefox. This is because of a few modifications and additions. Let’s discuss these add-ons.

Tor Network Button
This button is of great importance. It allows you to switch between using the anonymized Tor network or your regular internet connection. By default, Torpark uses the Tor network, which is typically slower than a broadband connection. If you click this button, you are no longer anonymized, but it will allow you to surf the internet at your normal speed. Here is what it will look like when you click the button and are not using the Tor network:

You will still retain the ad blocking and security features of the Torpark browser, but now websites and your ISP know who you are and where you are surfing. A little speed reduction isn’t a heavy price to pay for those who truly need anonymity. However, if you like occaisonal anonymity at certain website you visit, then this is an excellent feature. So remember, this button allows you to surf faster, but your anonymity will be compromised.

Flush Circuit Button
This button is not as important as the Tor Network Button, but is very useful. Sometimes a Tor circuit is unusually sluggish or just entirely unresponsive. This is your solution. Click this button, wait a couple seconds, then click the refresh button on the Firefox browser. What has happened is that Torpark has switched you from the unresponsive circuit to a fresh circuit. Naturally, your new IP may change. However, it is entirely possible that your Tor IP may stay the same if the circuit still uses the same exit node. Please do not click this button more often than once every 15 seconds because Tor may not have time to start rerouting your data over the new circuit. This results in you wasting clean circuits and having to wait for Tor to build new ones.

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