The internet has come a long way since it’s concept was first introduced when the United States needed a way to catch up to their devastating loss against the Russians during cold war when Russia launched the first artificial satellite into space. Since then the internet is now a common household utility and connects people to the rest of the world so that they may converse and share their ideas with each other. Popular mediums that people use to share their ideas and creations with each other are by the use of forums, homepages, and videos. Read the rest of this entry »
The internet is filled with information and every second of every hour of every day, new information is being poured into the forever-growing network. Whether the source can be from a research scientist involved in finding some new breakthrough discovery to a young child in her school’s computer lab, information can be inputted by just about anyone who has the basic know-how of how to use the computer. However the internet is filled with all kinds of information. From facts and truths to rumors and lies, all kind of data is being inputted into the network. Read the rest of this entry »
A Proxy Server (or Proxy) is a computer program, software, or website that when activated will allow you to connect to the port of the serving computer. This is beneficial because when you are connected to the Proxy, your IP (as well as your other personal information) is hidden.
For example, say you are visiting a site that tracks its visitors with cookies, installs spyware on your computer, or worse is a haven for hackers. Read the rest of this entry »