The Deep Web is it really....?

[Jimmie]

You'll find a lot of everything on the Deep Web but it's only really useful if you're looking for something specific. There's more data there by far than on the surface web but what would you want with internal company newsletters unless your specifically looking for them?

The deep web really only refers to data that isn't indexed. This means you don't need to use Onion routers unless you want access to the sites that require it.

If you're looking for something specific, use search operators in Google. This will allow you to access information that isn't indexed by giving a direct query. Here are some examples.

filetype:pdf
inurl:.gov
intext:classified

Also you should be aware that using a bootable OS on a flash drive will really only help you if you're using a different internet connection (not your own). The end node will still have your IP address.