A proxy server acts sort of like a middleman between your browser and servers that display Web pages. They do this by receiving page or link requests from your browser and then passing them to the Web ...

VPNs offer a secure connection, but if you want faster speeds and easier setup, a proxy might be a better choice. Here’s why it could be a smarter option for everyday tasks like browsing or streaming.

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

Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. I've written a number of articles on VPNs, as well as ZDNET's list of the ...

A proxy server is an easy and secure way to protect your identity online. But is it better than a VPN? We explain how proxies work and whether you should be using one. I'm a senior analyst charged ...

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If there is truly a gray zone in the struggle between online good and evil, anonymous proxy servers live there. Organizations typically use proxy servers to forward website, file and other requests to ...

Firesheep brought to light the issue of network snooping, that is, having another person on a shared network virtually watching over your shoulder. It lowered the bar for identity theft (in a very ...

The best proxy sites act as intermediaries between your device and the internet. When you use a proxy server, your online traffic gets routed through it before reaching its final destination. It ...

All Windows Server operating systems support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) that businesses can use to assign IP addresses to computers on the company network automatically. DHCP lets ...