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 ...

Proxy servers don’t get as much attention as VPNs when it comes to internet privacy, and that makes sense. Whereas VPNs offer many different security benefits, the best proxies are useful for specific ...

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 ...

A proxy server is a computer system or router that functions as a relay between client and server. It helps prevent an attacker from invading a private network and is one of several tools used to ...

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 ...

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 ...