If you want to surf the Web anonymously, you need to use a proxy server to mask your IP address. To avoid using third-party tools, Mozilla Firefox enables you to connect through a proxy by default.

Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...