Tails on DVD is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship. It is designed to be used as a "Live" system, meaning you plug it in, use it, and when you shut down, it leaves absolutely no trace on the computer. Tails is the gold standard for digital privacy and anonymity, famously used by journalists and activists worldwide.
Features
- Tor Network: All software is configured to connect to the Internet through Tor, hiding your location and identity.
- Amnesia: Tails does not write anything to the computer's hard disk; everything runs in RAM and is erased upon shutdown.
- Encryption Tools: Includes state-of-the-art tools for encrypting your files, emails, and instant messaging.
- Portable: Your entire secure computer fits in your pocket; use it on any public or private PC without leaving a footprint.
Benefits
- Ultimate Privacy: Protects you from trackers, advertising networks, and surveillance by ISPs or governments.
- Circumvent Censorship: Allows access to blocked websites and services in countries with restricted internet.
- Safe Workspace: Provides a secure environment to work with sensitive documents, even on a compromised or untrusted computer.
- Ready to Use: No configuration needed; privacy settings are maximized by default.
Tails comes with a curated selection of security-focused applications. It includes the Tor Browser for anonymous web surfing, Thunderbird with PGP support for encrypted email, and KeePassXC for password management. It also features OnionShare for anonymous file sharing. The interface is based on GNOME, which is clean, simple, and easy to navigate even for non-technical users.
Tails is based on Debian, known for its rock-solid stability and security updates. It stands for "The Amnesic Incognito Live System." It was famously used by Edward Snowden to communicate with journalists. Unlike other operating systems, Tails is not meant to be installed to a hard drive permanently; it is designed to live on this DVD stick, ensuring that your operating system is physically separated from the hardware you use.
Tails is the perfect choice for journalists, activists, whistleblowers, or anyone concerned about their digital footprint. It provides peace of mind when using public Wi-Fi or borrowed computers. Whether you need to send a secure email or browse without being tracked, Tails provides a fortress of privacy in a pocket-sized drive.
Number of Disks : 1
Version: 7.5
Release date: 26/02/2026
