Use Tor or Brave and just run it normally. You don't need a VM, don't use a VPN. It doesn't matter if a node has been compromised, there is nothing illegal about browsing around. Hell, go to a market and check out the drug listings just for fun.
Don't try to buy a firearm or CP, those are actual honey pots.
If you want to go full schizo buy a burner laptop in cash, learn about Tails OS, load it up on a USB drive and run it off that. Only use public wifi three towns over, do not bring your phone. Wear a hat, fake glasses, and a mask if that's still a thing in your area.
If you want to only go a little schizo run Tails at home. It's secure out of the box and has a bunch of tools you might find useful. You can also set up persistent memory.
Use Tor or Brave and just run it normally. You don't need a VM, don't use a VPN. It doesn't matter if a node has been compromised, there is nothing illegal about browsing around. Hell, go to a market and check out the drug listings just for fun.
Don't try to buy a firearm or CP, those are actual honey pots.
If you want to go full schizo buy a burner laptop in cash, learn about Tails OS, load it up on a USB drive and run it off that. Only use public wifi three towns over, do not bring your phone. Wear a hat, fake glasses, and a mask if that's still a thing in your area.
If you want to only go a little schizo run Tails at home. It's secure out of the box and has a bunch of tools you might find useful. You can also set up persistent memory.