commit 1ba718ab905ea696510dba70d3f6c9a9a55e32f7 Author: emma peel <emma.peel@riseup.net> Date: Tue Mar 2 08:14:52 2021 +0100 separate lines for l10n, remove trailing spaces --- content/known-issues/contents.lr | 20 ++++++++++++++------ content/mobile-tor/contents.lr | 10 ++++------ content/troubleshooting/contents.lr | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++----------- 3 files changed, 39 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/known-issues/contents.lr b/content/known-issues/contents.lr index 489501e..a63c069 100644 --- a/content/known-issues/contents.lr +++ b/content/known-issues/contents.lr @@ -12,25 +12,33 @@ body: * Tor needs your system clock (and your time zone) set to the correct time. -* Antivirus or malware protection blocking users from accessing Tor Browser. Sometimes these also pop up with [false positives regarding malware and/or vulnerabilities](https://support.torproject.org/tbb/antivirus-false-positive/). You can read more about this on our [Support Portal](https://support.torproject.org/tbb/tbb-10/). The following antivirus and firewall software have been known to interfere with Tor and may need to be temporarily disabled: +* Antivirus or malware protection blocking users from accessing Tor Browser. +Sometimes these also pop up with [false positives regarding malware and/or vulnerabilities](https://support.torproject.org/tbb/antivirus-false-positive/). +You can read more about this on our [Support Portal](https://support.torproject.org/tbb/tbb-10/). +The following antivirus and firewall software have been known to interfere with Tor and may need to be temporarily disabled: * Webroot SecureAnywhere * Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 * Sophos Antivirus for Mac * Microsoft Security Essentials * Avast Antivirus -* VPNs also tend to interfere with Tor and need to be disabled. We also do not recommend using VPN and Tor together unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both in a way that doesn't compromise your privacy. You can find more detailed information about Tor + VPN at our [wiki](https://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/wikis/doc/TorPlusVPN). +* VPNs also tend to interfere with Tor and need to be disabled. +We also do not recommend using VPN and Tor together unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both in a way that doesn't compromise your privacy. +You can find more detailed information about Tor + VPN at our [wiki](https://gitlab.torproject.org/legacy/trac/-/wikis/doc/TorPlusVPN). -* Videos that require Adobe Flash are unavailable. Flash is disabled for security reasons. +* Videos that require Adobe Flash are unavailable. +Flash is disabled for security reasons. * Tor can not use a bridge if a proxy is set. -* The Tor Browser package is dated January 1, 2000 00:00:00 UTC. This is to ensure that each software build is exactly reproducible. +* The Tor Browser package is dated January 1, 2000 00:00:00 UTC. +This is to ensure that each software build is exactly reproducible. * Issues with making Tor Browser as your [default browser](https://support.torproject.org/tbb/tbb-32/). -* If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now (especially after a re-install or an update), your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system, in that case, will solve the issue. +* If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now (especially after a re-install or an update), your system may have been hibernating. +A reboot of your system, in that case, will solve the issue. -* Tor won't start on Windows when the [folder path contains non-ascii characters](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/10416). +* Tor won't start on Windows when the [folder path contains non-ascii characters](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/10416). * BitTorrent [is not anonymous over Tor](https://blog.torproject.org/bittorrent-over-tor-isnt-good-idea). diff --git a/content/mobile-tor/contents.lr b/content/mobile-tor/contents.lr index 65f08f4..1032a42 100644 --- a/content/mobile-tor/contents.lr +++ b/content/mobile-tor/contents.lr @@ -195,15 +195,13 @@ At the moment, there are some features which are not available in Tor Browser fo #### Orfox Orfox was first released in 2015 by The Guardian Project, with the aim of giving Android users a way to browse the internet over Tor. -Over the next three years, Orfox continuously improved and became a popular way for people to browse the internet with more privacy -than standard browsers, and Orfox was crucial for helping people circumvent censorship and access blocked sites and critical resources. -In 2019, [Orfox was sunsetted](https://blog.torproject.org/orfox-paved-way-tor-browser-android) after the official Tor Browser for -Android was released. +Over the next three years, Orfox continuously improved and became a popular way for people to browse the internet with more privacy than standard browsers, and Orfox was crucial for helping people circumvent censorship and access blocked sites and critical resources. +In 2019, [Orfox was sunsetted](https://blog.torproject.org/orfox-paved-way-tor-browser-android) after the official Tor Browser for Android was released. #### Orbot Orbot is a free proxy app that empowers other apps to use the Tor network. -Orbot uses Tor to encrypt your Internet traffic. Then you can use it with other apps installed on your mobile device to -circumvent censorship and protect against surveillance. +Orbot uses Tor to encrypt your Internet traffic. +Then you can use it with other apps installed on your mobile device to circumvent censorship and protect against surveillance. Orbot can be downloaded and installed from [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.android). Check out [our Support portal](https://support.torproject.org/tormobile/tormobile-6/) to know if you need both Tor Browser for Android and Orbot or either one. diff --git a/content/troubleshooting/contents.lr b/content/troubleshooting/contents.lr index 40ce060..9131667 100644 --- a/content/troubleshooting/contents.lr +++ b/content/troubleshooting/contents.lr @@ -15,20 +15,28 @@ You should be able to start browsing the web using Tor Browser shortly after run ### QUICK FIXES -If Tor Browser doesn’t connect, there may be a simple solution. Try each of the following: +If Tor Browser doesn’t connect, there may be a simple solution. +Try each of the following: * Your computer’s system clock must be set correctly, or Tor will not be able to connect. -* Make sure another Tor Browser or instance of 'Tor' is not already running on your system. If you’re not sure if Tor Browser is running, restart your computer. -* Make sure that any antivirus program you have installed is not preventing Tor from running. You may need to consult the documentation for your antivirus software if you do not know how to do this. -* Temporarily disable your firewall. -* If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system will solve the issue. -* Delete Tor Browser and install it again. If updating, do not just overwrite your previous Tor Browser files; ensure they are fully deleted beforehand. +* Make sure another Tor Browser or instance of 'Tor' is not already running on your system. + If you’re not sure if Tor Browser is running, restart your computer. +* Make sure that any antivirus program you have installed is not preventing Tor from running. + You may need to consult the documentation for your antivirus software if you do not know how to do this. +* Temporarily disable your firewall. +* If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now your system may have been hibernating. + A reboot of your system will solve the issue. +* Delete Tor Browser and install it again. + If updating, do not just overwrite your previous Tor Browser files; ensure they are fully deleted beforehand. ### VIEW TOR LOGS -In most cases, taking a look at the Tor logs can be helpful in diagnosing the issue. If you’re having trouble connecting, an error message may appear and you can select the option to "copy Tor log to clipboard". Then paste the Tor log into a text file or other document. +In most cases, taking a look at the Tor logs can be helpful in diagnosing the issue. +If you’re having trouble connecting, an error message may appear and you can select the option to "copy Tor log to clipboard". +Then paste the Tor log into a text file or other document. -If you don't see this option and you have Tor Browser open, you can navigate to the hamburger menu ("≡"), then click on "Preferences", and finally on "Tor" in the side bar. At the bottom of the page, next to the "View the Tor logs" text, click the button "View Logs...". +If you don't see this option and you have Tor Browser open, you can navigate to the hamburger menu ("≡"), then click on "Preferences", and finally on "Tor" in the side bar. +At the bottom of the page, next to the "View the Tor logs" text, click the button "View Logs...". Alternatively, on GNU/Linux, to view the logs right in the terminal, navigate to the Tor Browser directory and launch the Tor Browser from the command line by running: @@ -36,14 +44,16 @@ Alternatively, on GNU/Linux, to view the logs right in the terminal, navigate to or to save the logs to a file (default: tor-browser.log) -`./start-tor-browser.desktop --log [file]` +`./start-tor-browser.desktop --log [file]` More information on this can be found on the [Support Portal](https://support.torproject.org/connecting/connecting-2/). ### IS YOUR CONNECTION CENSORED? -If you still can’t connect, your Internet Service Provider might be censoring connections to the Tor network. Read the [Circumvention](/circumvention) section for possible solutions. +If you still can’t connect, your Internet Service Provider might be censoring connections to the Tor network. +Read the [Circumvention](/circumvention) section for possible solutions. ### KNOWN ISSUES -Tor Browser is under constant development, and some issues are known about but not yet fixed. Please check the [Known Issues](/known-issues) page to see if the problem you are experiencing is already listed there. +Tor Browser is under constant development, and some issues are known about but not yet fixed. +Please check the [Known Issues](/known-issues) page to see if the problem you are experiencing is already listed there.