SOCKS is built in to OpenSSH, so it's a trivial matter to set up a local SOCKS proxy with the -D flag. For example: $ ssh -D 12345 myuser@remote_ssh_server will open up the port 12345 on your local ...

Setting up your own proxy server may sound like a task reserved for IT pros or cyberpunks in movies, but the reality is much more accessible than that. Whether you’re looking to enhance your online ...