From a3a1b51beafa8f34ecd4778f42f1072f3bdea2cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kn0wmad Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:41:54 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Tor on Mac refresh --- source/misc-guides/tor-os/mac.rst | 75 +++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/misc-guides/tor-os/mac.rst b/source/misc-guides/tor-os/mac.rst index bb3f916..cf13c5d 100644 --- a/source/misc-guides/tor-os/mac.rst +++ b/source/misc-guides/tor-os/mac.rst @@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ Running Tor on MacOS ******************** -Install Homebrew -================ - For macOS running on ARM chips (ie. newer macs): ------------------------------------------------- +================================================ + +Install Homebrew +---------------- .. warning:: macOS Homebrew running natively on M1/Apple Silicon/ARM has partial functionality. Therefore, some additional steps are needed to setup Homebrew. @@ -19,8 +19,30 @@ For macOS running on ARM chips (ie. newer macs): softwareupdate --install-rosetta arch -x86_64 /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)" +Install Tor +----------- + +.. warning:: If you have the Tor Browser open, close it and quit the application. + +#. In the command line, install Tor: + + .. code-block:: + + arch -x86_64 brew install tor + +#. Then start Tor: + + .. code-block:: + + arch -x86_64 brew services start tor + +This will start Tor and ensure that it is always running, even after a restart. See the `Tor Project `_ for more details. + For macOS Big Sur/Catalina: ---------------------------- +=========================== + +Install Homebrew +---------------- 1. If you do not have Homebrew installed, follow the installation instructions `here `_. @@ -51,49 +73,26 @@ Wait a few minutes while it downloads and installs what it needs. .. warning:: Surprisingly, Homebrew uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. You can deselect the option to share usage data by `opting out `_. Install Tor -=========== +----------- .. warning:: If you have the Tor Browser open, close it and quit the application. -For macOS with ARM chips ------------------------- - -In the command line type: - - .. code-block:: - - arch -x86_64 brew install tor - -For macOS Big Sur/Catalina: ---------------------------- - -In the command line type: +#. In the command line, install Tor: .. code-block:: brew install tor + Once it is finished you have the following options: -See the `Tor Project `_ for more details. + .. figure:: /_static/images/tor/install_tor.png + :width: 80% + :alt: Tor installation -Once it is finished you have the following options: +#. Then run Tor with: -.. figure:: /_static/images/tor/install_tor.png - :width: 80% - :alt: Tor installation + .. code-block:: - Install Tor + brew services start tor -In the command line type - -.. code-block:: - - brew services start tor - -or - -.. code-block:: - - arch -x86_64 brew services start tor - -depending on your device (as explained above). This will start Tor and ensure that it is always running, even after a restart. +This will start Tor and ensure that it is always running, even after a restart. See the `Tor Project `_ for more details.