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How a $10 USB Stick Made Me Disappear From the Web Using Tails OS

Imagine carrying a disposable operating system on a USB stick that leaves no trace of your activity. Tails OS turns any computer into a private workstation while forcing all traffic through Tor. This guide shows how a simple USB can revolutionize your digital privacy.

Imagine carrying an entire operating system in your pocket that makes you virtually disappear from the web when removed. That’s exactly what happened when I tested Tails OS on a $10 USB stick—turning any public computer into a private workstation that leaves zero traces behind. This privacy-focused operating system runs entirely from portable media and routes all internet traffic through the Tor network, creating what might be the ultimate tool for digital anonymity.

What is Tails OS and how does it work?