There are actually two or three different ways in which you can access MySpace even if it has been blocked through methods such as a filtering system. One of the most popular and effective ways to handle this is with a proxy. First, let's cover what a proxy is, how it works and then how you can apply it to access sites like MySpace that might have been blocked. In any type of situation a proxy acts as a sort of stand-in. In essence, it just steps in and holds the place for something or someone else. In this case, a proxy server can step in and hold your place online, allowing you to access a site that has been blocked. It works because the filter is looking for sites that it wants to block such as MySpace and others and not the proxy website. As you probably know, when you type in the URL for MySpace on a computer that has a filtering software, you run up against a firewall and it won't allow you to access the site. Bummer! By using a proxy website; however, instead of typing in the address for MySpace you enter the URL for the proxy web server. On most such servers, you will then see a box where you can enter the URL for the site that you really want to visit and through the proxy web server you will be taken right to it. The filtering system on the computer doesn't catch it because as far as it's concerned you are visiting the proxy web site. The site you wish to see is loaded onto the proxy's server. The server will then communicate with the site you want to visit and that is communicated to your browser. Not only can you access pages that would normally be restricted but you can also do so anonymously without any fear of leaving details about your and the server that might would have otherwise been collected during your visit. There is no trace of your IP address left and no one will be able to see what you have been doing. In a nutshell the proxy server takes the place of your IP address. Whether you're having problems because of a restricted network, a firewall or filtering program you can safely and easily access any site that you wish without leaving any details regarding your visit or having any concerns about spyware being downloaded to your computer. Rather ingenious, hmmm? One word of caution about proxy sites; however. Filtering systems are catching on to this practice and it's possible that a good filtering system could filter out some of the proxy sites to keep you from even getting to those sites to access MySpace. Like everything else; however, proxy sites are popping up all over the place and it is highly unlikely that the filtering software that is installed on the computer you are using would be able to filter out all of the proxy sites. So, you might have to try one or two before you get to one that isn't being filtered out by the software but it can be done. Proxy servers give you back the control you want, all with the ability to view any site you want, safely and securely.
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