Bypass That Firewall - Mini-Guide

• 16) GoTrusted
  
  
  
  GoTrusted's service creates a protective shield around your laptop or desktop that prevents any users from attacking or scanning your system from the local network that you're using to connect to the Internet. It also encrypts all of your traffic destined for the Internet so that whether you're using wireless or wired connections, you'll always be assured that your traffic isn't being logged or scanned locally. Free trial download.

  Link: http://www.gotrusted.com/

• 15) Anonymous Surfing
  
  
  
  Anonymous Surfing enables anonymous web browsing which hides your IP address so online snoops are unable to track the sites you visit and build profiles on your Internet activities. By redirecting your Web traffic through secure servers, your online identity is protected. Additionally, Anonymous Surfing also protects you from inadvertently visiting Web sites that are known to be phishing, pharming, or spyware sites. Free trial download.

  Link: http://www.anonymizer.com/

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  14) SnoopBlock
  
  
  
  SnoopBlock is another interesting service that enables safe web surfing by guaranteeing the protection of your personal data. Users can choose to disable Java, Javascript, ActiveX controls and cookies to speed up their connection and also to avoid malicious websites. SnoopBlock is completely free to use.

  Link: http://www.snoopblock.com/

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• 13) BeHidden
  
  
  
  BeHidden is a powerful service that lets you surf the web while protecting your privacy and security. You can disable scripts and ads on the pages you are surfing the net. URLs can be encrypted and the free service is limited to 50 MB of bandwidth per day, per user. You can try BeHidden for free.

• Link: http://www.behidden.com/
  
  
  
  12) PageWash
  
  
  
  With PageWash you can surf the Web safely and anonymously by entering the site URL into the web address box and click the begin browsing button. The site will not know who you are, won't save any cookies or tracking codes, and you will be free to surf where you want when you want. PageWash is completely free to use.

• Link: http://www.pagewash.com/
  
  
  
  
  11) MegaProxy
  
  
  
  MegaProxy is another interesting service that you can use when you want to surf the web anonymously. The basic version is free and lets you access to the main functionalities but you will not be able to stream media files and there is a page views limit. However, an advanced version is available at $9.95 / 90 days.

• Link: https://www.megaproxy.com/freesurf/
  
  
  
  
  10) Guardster
  
  
  
  Guardster's free proxy service lets you browse the web anonymously. Among its features there are the possibility to hide ads and images and to stop javascripts. Guardster also offers a subscription service for $19.95 per half year which offers even more features including an encrypted SSL connection and high speed connections. Basic version is free to use.

• Link: http://www.guardster.com/
  
  
  
  
  9) Shadow Surf
  

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  Shadow Surf is a proxy server that lets you surf the web anonymously without having to give away your personal data. The particularity of Shadow Surf is that it allows you not only to surf HTTP URLs but also FTP URLs. This is a feature that is not always easy to find in other proxy servers. Shadow Surf is completely free to use.

  Link: http://www.shadowsurf.com/

• 8) Proxify
  

  

  Proxify is a service which allows anyone to surf the Web privately and securely. Unlike other proxies, there is no software to install or complicated instructions to follow. Just enter a URL (website address) in the form above. Through Proxify, you can use websites but they cannot uniquely identify or track you. Proxify hides your IP address and our encrypted connection prevents monitoring of your network traffic. Once using Proxify, you can surf normally and forget that it is there, protecting you.

  Link: http://proxify.com/
  
  
  
  
  7) Online Web Surfing Tools

• Readers have provided a few sites that allow you to surf anonymously using a Web-based tool rather than downloading software. To use them, enter the URL of where you want to go into the box. At the top of every Web page, you'll see a box for entering the URL along with other boxes of things you want blocked such as scripts, cookies and forms.

  The irony is that some of these tools come with pop up ads. So you have to decide which is more important to you: privacy or no pop-ups. The following tools have been tested and confirmed that the IP address didn't match our location.

  Proxy Ninja
  http://proxyninja.com/

  RazorThought surfSafe
  http://razorthought.com/surfsafe.html

  ProjectByPass
  http://projectbypass.com/

  VTunnel.com
  http://www.vtunnel.com/

  ShySurfer
  http://www.shysurfer.com/

  Sneakysurf
  http://www.sneakysurf.com/

  Many readers have left helpful comments, so check them out.
  
  
  
  6) Tor

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  Software Tool (Win, Mac, Linux)

  Using Tor can help you anonymize web browsing and publishing, instant messaging, IRC, SSH, and other applications that use the TCP protocol. Tor also provides a platform on which software developers can build new applications with built-in anonymity, safety, and privacy features.

  Tor's relies on its users and volunteers' time and bandwidth to improve its security. Beware this is development code, therefore it's not a good idea to rely on the current Tor network if you really need strong anonymity.

  Tor system requirements:
  Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

  Download Tor and read the documentation.

  Price: Freeware. Relies on volunteer help.

  Link: http://tor.eff.org/
  
  
  
  5) Proxifier

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  Software Tool (Win)

  With Proxifier you can work with any Internet client (browsers, FTP, ICQ, IRC, Kazaa, messengers, telnet, SSH, video/audio, games and others) through a network that is separated from Internet by a firewall (only one open port is required).

  Two editions are available: Standard and portable. See the comparison chart.

  It provides added privacy in all your Internet activities. For example, when sending and receiving email through a proxy server or by chaining multiple proxy servers together, Proxifier supports all mail clients while allowing you to remain anonymous.

  Proxifier system requirements:
  Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP

  Download Proxifier

  Price for both editions: USD $39.95 (volume pricing available) and free to try

  Link: http://www.proxifier.com
  
  
  
  4) Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing

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  Software tool (Win)

  Anonymous Surfing from Anonymizer creates an encrypted path between your computer and the Internet to shield you from online spying, phishing and pharming (illegally redirects users to fraudulent web sites). It prevents your IP address from being tracked, secures data sent over a wireless connection and runs in the background.

  Anonymous Surfing system requirements:
  Windows 2000/XP
  Internet connection

  Price: USD $29.99 for a one-year subscription

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  3) Bypass Proxy Client

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• Software tool (Win, Linux and SunOS)

• Bypass Proxy Client lets you surf the Internet using your own virtual network so you can anonymously read news groups, talk in chat rooms and visit Web sites. It also protects your Kazaa identity. The software encrypts your Internet movement and routes it through private network servers.

• Bypass blocks Web sites that collect IP information and user information for spam lists, safeguards your location and identity when using P2P applications like Kazaa and prevents corporate networks from logging your chat, email or Web communication. It works with Kazaa, AIM, Yahoo! Instant Messenger, MSN, IRC and ICQ.

• All editions of Bypass Proxy Client are available as free-trial versions; they are free, fully functional and have an unlimited evaluation period. Please note however that service bandwidth will be limited.

• Bypass Proxy Client system requirements:
  Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
  Linux (6x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x)
  Solaris (Sparc)
  AIX (4.x, 5.x)
  HPUX11

• Download Bypass Proxy Client.

• Bypass Proxy Client comes in three versions (all prices are USD):

• Basic User - $5.99 per month
  Power User - $9.99 per month
  Free trial

• Link: http://www.bypass.cc

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  2) HTTP-Tunnel Client

• Software tool (Win)

  HTTP-Tunnel acts as a SOCKS server, allowing you to use your Internet without being monitored at work, home or school. You can safely use applications in spite of restrictive firewalls. All activities are encrypted, which provides an extra layer of protection from hackers, spyware and ID theft.

  Works with eMule, Kazaa, Trillian, AIM, FTP, mIRC, Yahoo! Instant Messenger and others.

  It comes with a five-day money back guarantee.

  HTTP-Tunnel Client system requirements:
  Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP

  Download HTTP-Tunnel Client.

  HTTP-Tunnel Client is free for low speed bandwidth and comes in four versions (all prices are USD):

  1 month - $4.99 per month
  3 months - $4.50 per month
  6 months - $3.99 per month
  12 months - $3.80 per month

  Link: http://www.http-tunnel.com/

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  1) Hopster

  

  = must have
  Software Tool (Win)

  Hopster hides your IP address to protect you from anyone who wants to know who you are while you're on the Internet.

  Hackers, RIAA investigators, Kazaa monitoring and tracking spyware can no longer track you. No one will know where or who you are.

  Hopster acts like an anonymous proxy server between you and other computers. It lets people bypass censoring firewalls to chat with friends using MSN, AIM, Yahoo, Trillian, ICQ and it allows anonymous downloads from Kazaa, iMesh, Grokster, WinMX and many other P2P tools.

  Hopster autoconfigures for most P2P clients and instant messengers and you don't need to take extra steps to make it work right away. Be aware that Hopster's site has pop up ads.

  Hopster system requirements:
  Windows 2000/XP
  Internet Explorer 5 or greater

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  Hopster is free to try and comes in four versions (all prices are USD):

  Basic - $3.33 per month

  Plus - $9.95 per month

  Pro - $19.95 per month

  Xtreme - $29.95 per month or $99.95 per year

  Recommended.

• Link: http://www.hopster.com