When configuring your network within your home or office, it is important to know what tools to use. This involves understanding the terminology employed and how certain technologies work. A Linksys ...

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 ...

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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Running a public FTP site securely can be difficult. Taking full advantage of the security features supported by your FTP server application of choice can be a chore, and even then there's a good ...

A proxy server is an intermediate gateway that you can use to exchange information with internet resources and websites. A proxy server can help mask or disguise your presence online by hiding your ...

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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 ...