Is it safe to integrate Tor browser into desktop? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by unicornBro@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I downloaded the app from the official website but I have to open the folder and open it from there. Is there anything wrong with having it on the dock?

Thanks I'm a newb.

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[-] nkk@programming.dev 12 points 1 month ago

There's nothing wrong with making a .desktop

[-] eleitl@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

What OS are you using?

[-] Neptr@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Run the following command in the directory containing the .desktop launcher: ./start-tor-browser.desktop --register-app

This integrates the launcher and makes it accessible from your start menu or app search (for your user).

[-] unicornBro@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

It's now on my taskbar nice and neat thank you 🙏

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