From the Latin word "proximus" which means "close". A proxy is actually a server which helps you have anonymity on the Internet. It is like a wall between you and the net. When you use a proxy, the webpage on the other side won't be able to see you, but just the wall (proxy), thus making you anonymous. ...

An IP address is an unique id for your PC when you are on the internet, and in most cases you are stuck with each other. The only exception is if your ISP is assigning the IP to you through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), which means that you have a different one every time. Let's see two efficient methods of finding out your IP address. ...

Do you want complete privacy? Don't let servers know even where you come from! Block referrers being sent to them simply and easily. ...

Did you know that somebody with physical access to your PC can find out almost everything about your browsing habits and history? No? Well, you'd be surprised how easy it is, so let's see how you can erase the tracks of where you've been on the web. ...

Perhaps it has happened to you as well to get a weird message while trying to open a help file under Windows 9x and even 2000/XP: "Cannot Open the File: Mk:@MSITStore: C:\Windows\Help\Windows.chm", here is how you can fix this problem. ...