Why Use An Anonymous Proxy Server? By Roberto Bell An anonymous is a computer program designed to hide your identity when browsing the Internet. The program runs from a third party server and handles data exchange between you and the servers you want to access, such as websites, web mail, and chat rooms. With an anonymous proxy, you never deal directly with the places you visit; you send and receive data via the proxy. It is “anonymous� because it hides information about you such as your IP address and geographic location. In addition to this, an anonymous can protect you from spyware and tracking devices such cookies, pop-ups and malicious scripts. Why use an anonymous server? There are a number of benefits to using one, namely: - Ability to bypass network restrictions - Increased privacy - Faster browsing Suppose you use a computer in school or work. The local area network has banned a website that you want to access. Or you may be trying to access a site that forbids visitors from your country. If you have ever wondered how to bypass network restrictions, an anonymous is the answer. Because your IP address is either changed or hidden, the site doesn’t recognize you for who/where you really are and you gain free access. Note however that willfully circumventing network or website restrictions may be illegal. If you want to use a just to access banned sites, ask yourself if it’s really worth the risk. Anonymous