I have read that with 0.12 even the biggest noob can enjoy privacy with Tor, you just have to open both programs at the same time (Bitcoin Core and also open a Tor Browser window).

My question is, do you need to open one before the other? Like, first you open Core wallet, then open Tor Browser window, or first Tor Browser window then Core wallet? or this this irrelevant

And when do you know the privacy has been established? I think Core Wallet should show some easy to see visual sign in the corner "Tor mode activated" or something cause I cant see nothing.

I mean, it makes sense right? Lots of transactions, they can teach their clients. I started a resource here as a good step.

But what are some other ways?