Before we learn how to use a proxy, we need to know what a proxy is all about. Basically a proxy server is a computer that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that the user can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. Proxy sites are often where you can locate these proxy servers.

A proxy server usually performs multiple roles: it always acts as a security and privacy mechanism, and its other functions are as a network management or a performance enhancement tool. If one or more Internet sites are frequently requested, these are likely to be in the proxy’s cache, which will improve user response time. Proxies are also used as a sort of firewall, because it isolates you from connecting to the Internet. You can also obtain access to blocked websites and bypass work, school, college or company internet filters with the help of a proxy.

Another use for a proxy server is to implement anonymous Web surfing. Using an anonymous web surfing proxy is recommended because surfing the web can be risky and your IP address could expose some of your personal data to the rest of the world when you’re surfing the net. When you visit this web page from a free web-based proxy you can have a completely different IP address. For example, you are currently browsing this web site using the IP address 121.96.233.170. As far as the Internet is concerned, the only IP address on the remote server(s) is the proxy’s IP address. Only the proxy server knows the customer’s IP address.

Searching for new fresh proxy servers is not difficult but most of the proxy sites online do not update their proxy list and most of the proxies are either dead, transparent, open or insecure. So you need to be careful when choosing a particular proxy website. Otherwise, using these sites could end up a huge tragedy for you.

While I work a full time job and am a part of a MLM company on the side, it seems like I never get ahead.  I mean, sure we make some money and all our bills are paid, but beyond that, there isn’t much left over at the end of the month - and I am getting frustrated.

While blogging for profit worked for me the first while, it never put much food on the table.  Sure, we could eat as much mac and cheese as we would like, but that gets gross after awhile.

I also haven’t reached the level of MLM success that I was hoping.  In fact, even though that I am good at MLM lead generation, I haven’t been able to make a lot of sales.  I guess I am good at recruiting non-cash generating downline members.

I think that I need to find a mentor - someone that has had some success with the MLM program that I am a part of - maybe then I will be able to get ahead for once in my life.

A little while ago, I mentioned that I was having problems with accessing My Space at work.  Frustrated, I looked to find some answers on what I could do to access it.

What I failed to mention is that I found a good resource online will all the information that you would ever need about free proxy servers.  In fact it was a Squidoo lens I found about web proxy sites that taught me in the first place what I should do if I wanted to visit blocked sites at work.

So, if you are in the situation I was in, check out this free proxy lens.

While I was at work today, I was unable to access My Space from my computer.  You see, the free proxy server was offline today, so I tried to find another way that I could access the site.  After searching for a few sites with little success, I tried the "bypass school filter" site that a colleague suggested I use - and it worked okay.

But I was looking for something that worked well specifically for My Space.  You see, the computers at work have that site filtered out because of one employee that was spending more time on it than his work.  But for my, I just need to check on my profile once or twice during the day - and I make sure to get my work done.

After a bit of searching, I was able to find a Myspace proxy site and it works great.  You should check it out too.