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A proxy is something that does something in place of something else. When it comes to websites, a proxy is a site or program that you use that connects to sites on your behalf. There are various different types and reasons for using such a program or website.
One implementation is a VPN. That is a website that you subscribe to that will go to other websites for you. A company may use such a site to protect themselves from certain types of hacking and snooping. So if someone tries to get in, they end up hacking into the VPN, not the company's site.
There is also the possibility of getting around firewalls. A firewall is a program or set of rules that prevents certain types of network traffic or prevents access to certain types of sites. Schools and workplaces often use them, but so do nations ran by fearful (and fearsome) dictators and governments. Some users will use proxies to get around firewalls. However, WikiAnswers does not provide the details on how to actually do so.
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Free proxy allows a computer user to do what?
A free proxy can allow a computer to do many things. One of the most popular uses of a proxy is changing the country that the computer seems from another country. This can be used when visiting some websites.
Where can one obtain an online proxy server?
There are lots of websites which will allow you to check your proxy. Examples of these are Online Proxy Checker, Lime Proxies and I P Address dot com.
What is a computer that intercepts request that a client makes of a server?
proxy server
What can one do with a proxy web software?
Proxy web software allows a user to hide traces of their activities on the web. This is typically done by routing all the web traffic from the computer using the software to another computer, or group of computers known as a server farm. The web sites being visited believe the request for access is coming from the server farm and not from the computer using the proxy.
How do you get on Facebook if the computer you are using has a url filter?
use a proxy to get round the filter eg; eggblanket.com
Free proxy allows a computer user to do what?
A free proxy can allow a computer to do many things. One of the most popular uses of a proxy is changing the country that the computer seems from another country. This can be used when visiting some websites.
Where can one obtain an online proxy server?
There are lots of websites which will allow you to check your proxy. Examples of these are Online Proxy Checker, Lime Proxies and I P Address dot com.
What is a proxy server in a computer?
A proxy is a middle-man that receives data from your computer and then sends it to the destination, so that way your IP address is never exposed.
How do you avoid proxy on a school computer?
In general you should contact your network administrator or computer support personnel. The only way that is 100% percent successful is to use a computer that isn't behind a proxy. Perhaps your own computer or one at a public library.
How do you access facebook when your computer is blocked by fortinet?
just use proxy sites or proxy software's to reach the desired web site
A special computer that checks all communication that passes through it between a companies internal network is called?
proxy server
How does an anonymous proxy server hide an IP address?
An anonymous proxy server hides an IP address by making requests for data on another computer's behalf. If you are browsing the web through an anonymous proxy server, your computer tells the proxy server what website you want to view. The proxy then connects to the website for you. The website uses the IP adddress of the proxy server to send back the requested data. The proxy server then sends the data you requested (the website) back to you. Not all proxy servers are anonymous. Also, for the anonymous proxy server to work as intended, it needs to be configured properly.
What is A proxy server is?
A proxy server, also known as a "proxy" or "application-level gateway", is a computer that acts as a gateway between a local network (e.g., all the computers at one company or in one building) and a larger-scale network such as the internet. Proxy servers provide increased performance and security.
What are proxy websites and what would they be used for?
Proxy websites are used as a "backdoor" or a way to get around a proxy server. Proxy servers are used control access to other servers, and access is either granted or denied based on the server's settings. One might use a proxy website to do several things, such as hide the IP address of the computer they are using, or to bypass any internet blocks or restrictions that might be on a computer.
Where can one learn how to change proxy settings?
According to Microsoft, malicious software can change one's computer's proxy settings. Information on how to change proxy settings can be found online on the Microsoft website.
What is a computer that intercepts request that a client makes of a server?
proxy server
What is proxy port in mobiles?
It's the same as on a computer the port is 8080.
