Just My Thoughts On TailsOS, As an Enthusiast Of Tor
My thoughts and suggestions for using Tails as some form of a daily driver for everyday computing and data handling and a light software wallet via electrum
My Thoughts on Tails as a Non-Developer
Official Documentation and Resources
1. Official Website
- Tails Home Page: tails.boum.org
2. Getting Started
- Download Tails OS: Download Page
- Installation Instructions: Detailed instructions for creating a bootable USB stick or DVD can be found on the Install Page.
3. User Documentation
- Getting Started Guide: Getting Started with Tails
- Overview of Tails OS Features: What's Inside Tails
- Persistence Storage Setup: Configure Persistent Storage
- Verifying Downloads: Verify Your Download
4. Security and Privacy
- Security Precautions: Security Precautions
- Privacy and Anonymity Features: Privacy in Tails
- Amnesic Features: Amnesia in Tails
5. Applications and Tools
- Exchanging Monero Exchanging Monero with Feather
- Using Tor: Using Tor with Tails
- Email with Thunderbird: Secure Email Configuration
- Password Management with KeePassX: Using KeePassX
- Cryptographic Tools: Encrypt Files and Emails
6. Troubleshooting and Support
- Frequently Asked Questions: Tails FAQ
- Troubleshooting Guide: Troubleshooting
- Known Issues: Known Issues
Community Support and Contributions
1. Community Forums and Mailing Lists
- Tails Support Mailing List: tails-support@boum.org
- Public Discussion Mailing List: tails-project@boum.org
2. Bug Reports and Feature Requests
- Bug Tracker: Tails Bug Tracker
- Feature Requests: Users can propose features or improvements through the bug tracker or mailing lists.
3. Social Media and Community Interaction
- Twitter: @Tails_live
- Reddit: r/Tails
Educational and Additional Resources
1. External Guides and Tutorials
- Privacy Guides: Resources like PrivacyTools.io often have guides related to using Tails and other privacy-focused software.
2. Books and Articles
- Books on Digital Security and Privacy: Consider reading books like "The Art of Invisibility" by Kevin Mitnick and "Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know" by P.W. Singer and Allan Friedman for more context on why tools like Tails are essential.