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January 14, 2021 by IP Location

What is a reverse proxy?

Reverse Proxy

A reverse proxy is a server that sits in front of the webserver, intercepts the request, and either respond to the client with a response from its cache or forward the request to the origin server. A reverse proxy is used to protect the web servers from DDoS attacks, distribute load amongst multiple servers, and utilize its cache to serve static contents wit...

January 7, 2021 by IP Location

Residential proxy networks to look out for

Residential Proxy Networks

Are you tired of cookies and companies keeping track of your browsing history so they can sell you something? Do you feel like "someone is watching" every time you sign into your computer or mobile device? Have you been blocked by a social media platform or website just for doing your job, looking to see what your competitors are doing? If so, subscribing to...

November 23, 2019 by IP Location

How to detect and bypass a transparent proxy?

Transparent Proxy

Proxies sit between an user and the web. It is used to intercept requests from a user, send web requests to the servers and forward the responses from the server to the user. It acts like a web filter or a firewall to enhance network security. Proxies also cache data to speed up the network connection.

January 8, 2015 by IP Location

What is the Difference Between Proxies and VPN?

Difference between Proxy and VPN

The main purpose of using both proxies and VPN services is to hide the IP Address of the users or to prevent tracking bodies and individuals from identifying their location. For example, this may even be used to access certain sites that are not otherwise accessible in the user's country. A lot of VPN providers also provide proxy services apart from prov...

July 18, 2007 by IP Location

What is a proxy server?

Proxy Server

A Proxy server is a computer that sits between a client computer and the Internet and provides indirect network services to a client. A proxy server intercepts all client requests and provides responses from its cache or forwards the request to the real server.