What's a proxy app for Chrome that works like Anonymox for Firefox?
November 30, 2013 9:30 PM Subscribe
Is there an app like the Firefox extension Anonymox for Chrome? I have switched to Chrome, but I can't figure out how to use a proxy as easily as I did on Firefox.
Anonymox is great because it comes with its own proxies and configures itself. You add websites to it with a click of a button. None of the popular proxy apps/extensions available for Chrome is so easy to use.
The most popular extensions for Chrome tell you to find your own proxy, then you must configure socks and ports, and then you enter the websites you want to surf anonymously. The configuration part is beyond my skill set.
I ended up installing a Chrome app called Positive Proxy. As far as I can tell all it did was put a button on my Google page. I click it, then I copy and paste a link into a box on their site. That's not what I want.
I am not the world's greatest amateur internet person, but back in the day I found the Firefox solution for proxies (Anonymox). Now that I've switched to Chrome, I'm surprised that I can't figure out the equivalent.
So if I sound unfocused, it's because I'm not sure what I need. Maybe I am not using Positive Proxy correctly, maybe I am overlooking something obvious, or maybe the answer is "You have to find your own free proxy and configure it yourself. There is no anonymox for Chrome."
By the way, I have no relation to the makers of this Anonymox app. I never realized how much I relied on it until I tried to switch to Chrome. I switched because the memory drain of Firefox is too much for my old computer.
Anonymox is great because it comes with its own proxies and configures itself. You add websites to it with a click of a button. None of the popular proxy apps/extensions available for Chrome is so easy to use.
The most popular extensions for Chrome tell you to find your own proxy, then you must configure socks and ports, and then you enter the websites you want to surf anonymously. The configuration part is beyond my skill set.
I ended up installing a Chrome app called Positive Proxy. As far as I can tell all it did was put a button on my Google page. I click it, then I copy and paste a link into a box on their site. That's not what I want.
I am not the world's greatest amateur internet person, but back in the day I found the Firefox solution for proxies (Anonymox). Now that I've switched to Chrome, I'm surprised that I can't figure out the equivalent.
So if I sound unfocused, it's because I'm not sure what I need. Maybe I am not using Positive Proxy correctly, maybe I am overlooking something obvious, or maybe the answer is "You have to find your own free proxy and configure it yourself. There is no anonymox for Chrome."
By the way, I have no relation to the makers of this Anonymox app. I never realized how much I relied on it until I tried to switch to Chrome. I switched because the memory drain of Firefox is too much for my old computer.
For the love of god, don't use HideMyAss. They log, and they report. Not exactly "anonymous."
posted by fifthrider at 10:31 PM on November 30, 2013
posted by fifthrider at 10:31 PM on November 30, 2013
I'd say just don't bother if you're not going to take the time and effort to understand and manage the details of a proxy. Use Chromes incognito mode (ctl-shift-N) to browse without saving history or cookies. Keeps the local logs clean. But without extreme detailed care nothing after the bits leave the laptop are in your control and the perception of anonymity is so much worse than just being careful.
Perhaps ask another question specifying exactly what you are trying to do.
posted by sammyo at 7:56 AM on December 1, 2013
Perhaps ask another question specifying exactly what you are trying to do.
posted by sammyo at 7:56 AM on December 1, 2013
Response by poster: I'm not concerned with covering my tracks on my computer. I don't want some sites to see my ip.
I know a proxy doesn't provide full anonymity and I know what little can be done with an ip address. Let's just say it matters.
It looks like there's no easy solution, though.
posted by vincele at 9:59 AM on December 1, 2013
I know a proxy doesn't provide full anonymity and I know what little can be done with an ip address. Let's just say it matters.
It looks like there's no easy solution, though.
posted by vincele at 9:59 AM on December 1, 2013
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If you don't mind a slightly silly graphic of a donkey, this seems to be somewhat close to what you want.
posted by drjimmy11 at 9:47 PM on November 30, 2013