Added FAQ vid / format edits

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4. Download a `Proxy Auto Config` file to inform Firefox how to use the Tor daemon running on your computer. You can get Start9's standard file by following the OS-specific instructions below:
Windows:
Windows:
Click `here <https://registry.start9labs.com/sys/proxy.pac>`_ to get the file and save the file somewhere you wont delete it. Please remember the location you save the file in if you do not use our example location. For this example:
Click `here <https://registry.start9labs.com/sys/proxy.pac>`_ to get the file and save the file somewhere you wont delete it. Please remember the location you save the file in if you do not use our example location. For this example:
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C:\Program Files\Tor Browser\proxy.pac
Mac:
Mac:
Open the `Terminal` App on your Mac. You can find it in your list of Applications. In the terminal, enter:
Open the `Terminal` App on your Mac. You can find it in your list of Applications. In the terminal, enter:
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wget -P /usr/local/etc/tor https://registry.start9labs.com/sys/proxy.pac
Linux:
Linux:
From a terminal, enter:
From a terminal, enter:
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7. This should open a menu that will allow you to configure your proxy settings. Select `Automatic proxy configuration URL` and paste in the path to your PAC file from earlier, prefixed with ``file://``. For example:
Windows:
Windows:
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file://C:/Program Files/Tor Browser/proxy.pac
file://C:/Program Files/Tor Browser/proxy.pac
Mac:
Mac:
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file:///usr/local/etc/tor/proxy.pac
file:///usr/local/etc/tor/proxy.pac
Linux:
Linux:
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file:///etc/tor/proxy.pac
file:///etc/tor/proxy.pac
8. Then, check the box labeled `Proxy DNS when using SOCKS v5`:

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Please note: of the wallets listed (Specter/Sparrow/Electrum), only Specter is currently able to use Embassy as it's node, but the other two should be available soon.
Why would I want to run a lightning node?
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The Lightning Network (LN) is a second 'layer,' built on top of the Bitcoin Protocol. As a result all transactions on LN are backed up by the full security of the Bitcoin network. Lightning is designed for instant payments between nodes, but similar to running a Bitcoin node, running your own is the only way to be sovereign. When you have your own node, you will have the convenience of linking a Lightning wallet, for use on the go. It is also possible to earn an income (granted a very small one at this time), if you are willing to learn how to become a 'routing node.'
Where can I find instructions to open a channel with Start9?
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Please check out our "Using Lightning" video `here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAvoUNsobws>`_.
.. youtube:: rAvoUNsobws
Please remember to always open a "Private" channel with us, or your channel is likely to be closed. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
I opened a Lightning channel, but my local balance is lower than I expected. Where is the remainder?
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A fee to close the channel (onchain) is set aside at opening.