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After running a couple of Tor trainings, you will find that first time users have some similar questions about Tor.
Outlined below are some of the most frequent questions we get during our training sessions. Be prepared for these questions before running your training.
For an extensive resource, check [Support portal](https://support.torproject.org).

 * [Why is it called Tor?](https://support.torproject.org/about-tor/introduction/why-is-it-called-tor/)
 * [Does using Tor Browser protect other applications on my computer?](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/features/managing-identities/)
 * [Is using Tor with a VPN more secure?](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/general/vpn-with-tor/)
 * [Can I browse HTTPS sites with Tor?](https://support.torproject.org/about-tor/security/https-encryption-and-tor/)
 * [Is it possible to find out the path that a client is taking on the Tor Network?](https://support.torproject.org/abuse/help-trace-tor-user/)
 * [Why don't you prevent bad people from doing bad things when using Tor?](https://support.torproject.org/abuse/prevent-bad-people/)
 * [When I use Tor Browser, will anyone be able to tell which websites I visit?](https://support.torproject.org/about-tor/introduction/protections/)
 * [Why did my search engine switch to DuckDuckGo? Or what is DuckDuckGo?](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/features/default-search-engine/)
 * [What is a bridge?](https://support.torproject.org/relays/getting-started/what-is-a-bridge/)
 * [Tor Browser won't connect, but it doesn’t seem to be an issue with censorship.](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/encountering-issues/troubleshooting/)
 * [What is the difference between using Tor Browser and 'incognito mode' or private tabs? ](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/general/tb-vs-incognito-mode/)
 * [Does running Tor Browser make me a relay?](https://support.torproject.org/about-tor/alt-design/make-every-user-a-relay)
 * [Who funds Tor?](https://support.torproject.org/about-tor/introduction/who-funds-tor/)
 * [Is there a backdoor in Tor?](https://support.torproject.org/about-tor/security/no-backdoor/)

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People who are new to the Tor project, quite often, ask similar questions, and we can help you prepare for these questions.
