SOCKS is built in to OpenSSH, so it's a trivial matter to set up a local SOCKS proxy with the -D flag. For example: $ ssh -D 12345 myuser@remote_ssh_server will open up the port 12345 on your local ...

Web hosting and dedicated server clients can manage most tasks through the cPanel administrative interface. You can set up your own proxy servers through the cPanel interface if your Web hosting ...

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 ...

When you are operating a business, you may want to restrict what websites your employees can visit to prevent them from being distracted while at work. You can do this by blocking access to these ...

Jack Wallen demonstrates how to set up a Squid proxy server through the web-based Webmin administration tool. A proxy server can prevent employees from visiting certain sites, help reduce the load on ...

While the Internet brings a wealth of information and incredible choices of entertainment, this does not mean that it does not bring with it a range of risks that may compromise one’s network or their ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

We cover a lot of security tools here at PCMag, including ones you probably already know about and hopefully use, like antivirus software and VPNs. But there are lesser-known protection methods you ...