Tails
What it's for
A system that boots from a USB stick, routes all traffic through Tor and leaves no trace when shut down.
Why it matters
On shutdown, everything is forgotten: it’s “amnesic.” Ideal for sensitive, one-off work on a computer that isn’t yours, leaving nothing behind.
For whom & when
Whistleblowers, journalists, sources. The reference tool for high-risk work.
Install & use
Download Tails from tails.net and follow the wizard to create the USB stick.
- Reboot the computer from that USB. Use it, then shut down: everything vanishes.