There are several problems with free and public proxy servers. While they generally aren’t too hard to find (if you know where you are looking), they come with a set of disadvantages that can not only waste your time, but compromise your identity and security. One of the main problems with public proxies is that [...]
Proxy servers have many advantages when surfing the internet. But before you read about how a proxy server can completely change the way you interact online, you should probably find out exactly what they do. Basically, a proxy server acts as a buffer between you and the internet. You send a request for a webpage [...]
Finding a reliable, working proxy server can be akin to finding a needle in a haystack. However, if you know where to look, these proverbial needles are everywhere. But at the same time, most of them are free – meaning that they can be plagued with problems. In fact, free and open proxy servers are [...]
Some people actually believe that if you want to keep your information private online, all you have to do is call the offices of Google, Microsoft or Yahoo!. In reality, though, nothing could be further than the truth – these companies have no stake in really protecting your identity. Similarly, others think that having your [...]
Did you know that when you surf the internet, you leave a digital footprint behind? As hard as it is to believe, it’s true – your IP address is easily visible to third parties and webmasters, meaning that your location can be traced and your actions can be tracked. Obviously, with so many people online [...]
These days, it seems like everyone is online. And while the internet has allowed the freedom to communicate with literally anyone, anytime and anywhere, it has come with its own set of pitfalls. Hackers and spammers lurk around every corner of the web, so it only makes sense to use a proxy server to preserve [...]
Anonymous proxy servers are a good tool if you’re looking to hide your IP address from anyone on the internet. They let you surf the web in privacy and protects your security. However, be aware of those that hide their own IP addresses, as this has been linked to counterfeiting activities and fraud. There is [...]
Proxy servers are great tools that essentially allow you to surf the internet privately and securely, and visit websites that have often been blocked by a network administrator. It acts as a buffer between your computer and internet – you send your request to the proxy, it fetches it online and then sends it back [...]
It’s not very hard to find free public proxy servers on the internet, but finding free non-public proxy servers can be difficult. If you want to find these, you need a few things (but the good news is that they don’t cost anything). The first thing you’ll need is an IP Scanner – the one [...]
If you have come to work or school and realized that your favorite websites have been blocked, then you might want to consider using a proxy server. Not only do they unblock content, but they can also provide you with security and anonymity when you surf the web. Although there are many different varieties, all [...]
