How to be anonymous on the Internet

Below is a list of different methods to help protect your  identify while on the Internet.

Privacy basics

For most users following some basic rules can help with your anonymity  on the Internet.

1.Do not disclose any private information,unless absolutely required.In some cause when it is required such as your last name,only fill in  partial information such as your last initial.

2.Don't fall into e-mail and web phishing traps.Become familiar with the signs of phishing and don't disclose private information in e-mail.

3.If you're using Microsoft Windows,familiarize yourself with spyware and have at least one program installed to protect the computer.

Public Anonymous proxy

When browsing the Internet you're browsing from computer or router assigned IP address,this IP address can be used to track your general location and can help identify your visit.To help keep your computer anonymous you can use a web based proxy to browse the web.A web based proxy allows you to use an alternate computer to load a website and then display the results on your computer through the browser.

If you're using Mozila Firefox as your browser and find yourself frequently needed a proxy,there are dozens of good proxy add-ons available. 

keep in mind the proxy you're using to browse the Internet could keep a log of visitors,which means if someone really wanted to find you such as law enforcement it may still be possible.Finally,keep in mind that you will not know who is controlling te=he proxy so if you're entering sensitive data such as usernames,passwords,credit cars information etc. or reading your e-mail that the person in control of the proxy could capture and read that information.

Tor

Tor was originally developed for the U.S. Nevy with the purpose of protecting government communications. Tor works to help protect your privacy by using a network of virtual tunnels to pass information over the Internet.

Whonix

Whonix is an operating system focused on anonymity,security, and privacy.It consist of two parts:one solely runs Tor and acts as a gateway,the other,is on a completely isolated network.

Alternate computer or connection

Finally ,connecting to the Internet using someone else's connection,e.g. cafe,library,school,work etc. can also keep you anonymous. When using someone else's connection you're logging in as their IP address and not your own personal address.

However,keep in mind that if you had to use a login to access the computer or network,that login could be traced back to you.

Private mode or Incognito mode

Most browsers today offer some type of private mode or incognito mode.While this mode will not keep you anonymous ro anyone with authority that can request server or search logs it will keep what you do locally anonymous when active.