Array ( [0] => Array ( [pid] => 2138613 [fid] => 2 [tid] => 108152 [first] => 1 [author] => admin [authorid] => 1 [subject] => Advice regarding IP....... [dateline] => 1352575780 [message] => [i=s] Edited by anniekins at 2016-2-3 05:11 [/i] I will start this tutorial by saying, in order to protect yourself better whilst on the forum, please be aware that you can adjust your privacy settings. Here is what mine looks like. [attach]303832[/attach] Posting on a members "Wall" can also display your IP address as well. [b]But what is an IP address? [/b] [color=red]Your IP address[/color] reveals your point of entry to the Internet and can be used to trace your communications back to your ISP, your employer's network, your school, a public terminal. Though your IP address may not identify you personally, an IP is a unique identifier which represents your computer's digital ID while you are online. It is possible to disguise your IP address on the web by using an anonymous proxy server. A proxy acts as an intermediary, routing communications between your computer and the Internet. A proxy specializing in anonymous surfing, however, uses its own IP address in place of yours in every outgoing request. [b]So how will this help me? [/b][color=red]Protecting yourself[/color] on the internet is very important. Now, to understand the mechanics behind using a proxy, this will require a understanding of the internet, web browers and your internet settings in general which can prove a little technical for the computer novice. Therefore I will keep the technical side of this tutorial as brief as possible. A proxy make you anonymous (to a certain degree) whilst using the internet. Some of the programmes I will mention a little later will completely hide (mask) your IP address and give you a false one to use. Every time you enter a website you leave behind a IP fingerprint (to put it as simply as possible). This fingerprint can then be used to track your location. A proxy gives you a "new" fingerprint - a false one. This hides your true identity and the fake IP address is the only fingerprint left behind. A proxy acts as the "middleman" between your web brower and the end server. [b]How do I use a Proxy?[/b] [color=red]There are some[/color] programmes available on the internet that you install onto your computer. Some are free - others you have to buy. Searching using the variables :- Mask IP or Hide IP, will in turn give you a list of free servers that can be used. [b]Please be aware that this can slow down your web brower considerably[/b] - [b][color=red]use at your own risk[/color][/b]. Here is a few programmes I know of:- (These are obtainable from other websites) :- Mask My IP Hide my Ass Hide my IP Address There are many others but these 3 I know for sure and I have used myself. ******************************************************************* I have also been made aware ( by our member Wildflowers) of another programme called TOR that will do exactly the same thing as what has been talked about here. This versatile programme is available at torprojectorg and can be used with any windows based or Mac computer. 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I went and looked at mine and they were all public. [useip] => 72.173.60.52 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 4 ) [14] => Array ( [pid] => 2139012 [fid] => 2 [tid] => 108152 [first] => 0 [author] => sissy [authorid] => 17412 [subject] => [dateline] => 1352579584 [message] => Very very useful. Thank you! [useip] => 79.53.92.55 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 5 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 2139116 [fid] => 2 [tid] => 108152 [first] => 0 [author] => occhiverdi [authorid] => 17997 [subject] => [dateline] => 1352580690 [message] => thanks so much for usefull info . 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Thx [useip] => 90.201.29.116 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 9 ) [19] => Array ( [pid] => 2139370 [fid] => 2 [tid] => 108152 [first] => 0 [author] => Philomena [authorid] => 41206 [subject] => [dateline] => 1352585591 [message] => Thank you. Learnt lots! [useip] => 203.176.110.106 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 10 ) ) Advice regarding IP.......-Communication Area (new thread and reply)-Forum Bulletin-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

admin Publish time 2012-11-11 03:29

Advice regarding IP.......

Edited by anniekins at 2016-2-3 05:11

I will start this tutorial by saying, in order to protect yourself better whilst on the forum, please be aware that you can adjust your privacy settings.

Here is what mine looks like.



Posting on a members "Wall" can also display your IP address as well.

But what is an IP address?

Your IP address reveals your point of entry to the Internet and can be used to trace your communications back to your ISP, your employer's network, your school, a public terminal. Though your IP address may not identify you personally, an IP is a unique identifier which represents your computer's digital ID while you are online.

It is possible to disguise your IP address on the web by using an anonymous proxy server. A proxy acts as an intermediary, routing communications between your computer and the Internet. A proxy specializing in anonymous surfing, however, uses its own IP address in place of yours in every outgoing request.

So how will this help me?

Protecting yourself on the internet is very important. Now, to understand the mechanics behind using a proxy, this will require a understanding of the internet, web browers and your internet settings in general which can prove a little technical for the computer novice.
Therefore I will keep the technical side of this tutorial as brief as possible.

A proxy make you anonymous (to a certain degree) whilst using the internet. Some of the programmes I will mention a little later will completely hide (mask) your IP address and give you a false one to use.
Every time you enter a website you leave behind a IP fingerprint (to put it as simply as possible).
This fingerprint can then be used to track your location.
A proxy gives you a "new" fingerprint - a false one. This hides your true identity and the fake IP address is the only fingerprint left behind.
A proxy acts as the "middleman" between your web brower and the end server.

How do I use a Proxy?

There are some programmes available on the internet that you install onto your computer. Some are free - others you have to buy.
Searching using the variables :- Mask IP or Hide IP, will in turn give you a list of free servers that can be used.
Please be aware that this can slow down your web brower considerably - use at your own risk.

Here is a few programmes I know of:- (These are obtainable from other websites) :-

Mask My IP
Hide my Ass
Hide my IP Address

There are many others but these 3 I know for sure and I have used myself.

*******************************************************************

I have also been made aware ( by our member Wildflowers) of another programme called TOR that will do exactly the same thing as what has been talked about here. This versatile programme is available at torprojectorg and can be used with any windows based or Mac computer.

TeagansMommom Publish time 2017-3-9 18:01

Extremely beneficial information for those of us who, put our identities and whereabouts at risk, on a daily basis. Thank you ever so much, for helping us stay safe!

siethebbwme Publish time 2018-12-3 10:40

Wow, great, thank you for this! Very informative. Was just wondering about this very topic.

Princessmeem Publish time 2024-8-12 15:03

Thank you ever so much for the information.Security is so important.

fiberartist Publish time 2023-4-9 02:19

Thank you ever so much for the information.Security is so important.

qessie Publish time 2017-1-28 03:56

TOR is definitely very easy to use. Thanks for the reminder about privacy settings!

kooda Publish time 2021-4-9 09:30

Thank you for the information.I will check my settings.

GioBed Publish time 2022-5-14 15:48

Thank you for the info, it is important to stay safe online

Scotslass Publish time 2020-2-22 15:42

Thank you for thisuseful information.

oysterCracker Publish time 2024-8-11 10:01

never even thought about it, thanks for reminding us

Everia Publish time 2024-4-22 23:56

Thank you for the informations, I'll look into those :)

Bleu Publish time 2012-11-11 03:43

thank you for information

TOR is include Firefox

Sdenka Publish time 2012-11-11 03:47

great , very useful

Aonach Publish time 2012-11-11 03:47

Thank you for posting this. I went and looked at mine and they were all public.

sissy Publish time 2012-11-11 04:33

Very very useful. Thank you!

occhiverdi Publish time 2012-11-11 04:51

thanks so much for usefull info .

FairyPr Publish time 2012-11-11 05:04

Very important - thank you...

jupiter1 Publish time 2012-11-11 05:19

thank you, here is another one proxy4free dot com :loveliness:

Megy Publish time 2012-11-11 05:34

many thx for the post and it's very usefull to protect us. Thx

Philomena Publish time 2012-11-11 06:13

Thank you. Learnt lots!
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