Virtual private networks, proxy servers and Tor all mask your public IP address differently. Here’s how to choose the right ...

Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...

In most cases, when a person surfs the Web, he simply enters the desired Web address into the browser address bar and presses Enter to connect directly to the computer hosting the desired page or ...

Setting up a forward web proxy with Apache involves a very simple and quick procedure. From start to finish, it should take you roughly half an hour. Let's examine the process step by step.

Proxy servers and VPNs may appear similar in function, but they’re not the same tool. A proxy sits between you and the rest of the internet. It routes your request through an external server, offering ...

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A proxy server sits between your computer and the Internet, taking requests from your Web browser and sending them on to servers using its own network address. This can help with security, since it ...

Providing a common gateway for web services, caching web requests or providing anonymity are some of the ways organizations use proxy servers. Commercial proxy products, especially cloud offerings, ...

I am spending more time in flights now, and am managing to stay somewhat productive via in-flight Wi-Fi. Flights are great for mindless bureaucratic crap like expense reports, mandatory training, etc.