Proxy servers allow users to bypass internet restrictions, but can be blocked by using proxy server blocking software. This is important for parents and workplaces to prevent access to unsuitable websites. Proxy server blockers can be found in various applications, some of which are free.
Many parents and workplaces try to limit Internet use by blocking access to certain websites. Some users, however, get around these restrictions by accessing proxy servers or proxy server websites. Parents and employers can avoid this type of circumvention through the use of proxy server blocking, which makes it impossible to use a proxy or proxy website to bypass the internet controls that have been put in place.
A proxy server is a server that can be used to access websites to which a user cannot connect directly or to which the user does not want to connect directly because his computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address could be detected by the website Instead, the user accesses the proxy, which then accesses the site and acts as an intermediary for information passing from the site to the user and from the user to the site. The proxy can be accessed by changing some settings on the user’s computer or through one of the many proxy server websites available, some of which are free. Unless proxy server blocking is used, even if the user cannot access a specific website directly, they can still gain access through a proxy server.
Parents with children at home may be well aware of the danger that exists with unrestricted internet use. Those who are not available to constantly monitor their children on their computer can use Internet monitoring applications to prevent access to websites that parents deem unsuitable. After these limits are set, those websites are banned for your child, and some applications log any attempt to visit the blocked websites. However, not all website blocking applications include proxy server blocking, so parents of older children, in particular, may want to consider using additional software that includes the ability to block proxy servers.
Website blocking is also common in the workplace. Usually, these controls are installed and monitored by employees of the information technology department. Many workplaces require administrator privileges to change certain settings on a computer, which means that most employees won’t be able to change the computer’s proxy settings. In such cases, the company’s proxy server blocking software should focus only on restricting access to proxy websites.
Proxy server blocker can be found bundled in various applications. These applications range from simple antivirus programs to more complex computer security software. Prices for such software vary. Some may be available to download online for free or for a fee. While free software often meets the user’s basic needs and may be all that is needed in some cases, it generally lacks some of the advanced features and functions that often make more comprehensive software worth the money.
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