[Apache streamlines Lucene, Solr] By caching web pages, a proxy server can download a page once while providing it to any number of systems while reducing the fetch time for all but the first request.

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 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 ...

Proxy servers accept and forward Internet requests on behalf of a host. Using a proxy server in front of a host can be done for a number of reasons, including content filtering and location security.

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 ...

Last month, I began a series of articles on Squid Web proxy security by introducing the theory, benefits and architecture of Web proxies. This month, we dive right in to basic Squid installation, ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. By default, the Nginx Docker image is configured as a file server, not a reverse proxy or a load ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

The best alternative to a VPN is a proxy site that can help you unblock and access Blocked or Restricted Websites. In this post, we have curated a list of some of the best free online web proxy sites ...