Online Privacy
Computers, smartphones and tablets are so ingrained in our everyday lives, it’s hard to imagine life without them. For younger people (18-29), technology has always been a part of their lives and they can’t imagine life without its conveniences. Older computer users have incorporated technology step by step as it became necessary to accomplish certain…
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One of the most misunderstood computer terms—and services—may be the proxy. Most of us aren’t IT experts or computer geeks, so all we want to know is “What does it do for me?” So let’s try to answer that question as simply as we can. You may have even used a proxy, but just not…
[Read More]GhostSurf is a computer software program that allows for anonymous surfing of the Internet. Like other software programs of this nature, Ghostsurf provides security for the private browsing of Internet websites. It also provides peace of mind. With Ghostsurf you get ideal Internet anonymity, which means that you have the ability to surf the web…
[Read More]Your IP address is just a number, right? Wrong. Yes, it’s a number (you can see it here). But it’s more than that. It’s also a window into your online life. People (advertisers, businesses) track your online activities by your IP address to profile your behavior. Plus, governments, and even your ISP, can follow your…
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You won’t believe the passwords that some people STILL use. Microsoft has finally put its foot down—even though most people won’t even know it unless they start to create a dumb password. In May 2016, Microsoft started using a system that would reject password requests—when opening a new account or creating a new password—that had…
[Read More]Please be aware that the use of proxy servers without the express permission from the owner of the proxy server may be illegal in some states and/or countries. Use them at your own risk. Use your favorite search engine and search for ‘proxy server list’. You’ll find many sites with lists of proxy servers, their…
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Here’s a beginner’s guide to what’s being called the Internet “anonymizer.” If you surveyed most of your friends and associates and asked them what is personally important to them while using the Internet, they might use one of the following words: Speed Security Access Privacy Anonymity What do you think they would say is the…
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Not too many computer users have heard of the terms “proxy” or “proxy server,” or understand what they mean or do. A proxy server is a website/server that acts as a middleman for you to get on the Internet. When you use a proxy server, you’re not contacting a website directly. Your information runs through…
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