If you maintain a computer network and wish to control the use of the Internet
on your networked computers, you might choose to use a proxy server.
Proxy servers offer various features, including the ability to monitor Web traffic,
log employee Internet use and block certain websites.
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A proxy server is used as a go-between for data from browsers to websites
on the internet. There are many advantages of using a proxy server, both
for the user and the organization offering internet access to the user.
In general, proxy servers are used to improve performance, enhance security,
and hide activities from others.