A proxy or proxy server is used for either easy access to a specific resource like a website or a page and its contents, or to stay anonymous when surfing online - mainly for security reasons. Using proxies is simply the best way to stay anonymous online.
The question is, "How do I find a good proxy?" Because finding a working and reliable proxy can, indeed, be laborious. Though proxies are everywhere and are easily searchable, you can spend countless hours searching for a good one that would work wonders for you. Some websites do provide lists of working proxies. I can give you some tips on finding the best and updated source of proxies that could assist you in your web surfing antics.
Tip No. 1: Check for proxies that were most recently searched in Google Blog Search. Blogs are frequent and have fresh content. There are a quantity of proxy users who write and blog about proxy sites and lists. Therefore, they provide user-based options and information. Searching for information about proxies from these media forms will give you fresh inputs on the "What's hot?" and "What's not?" in the proxy users world.
Tip No. 2: Forums. I've made use of this a couple of times especially when I'm in trouble. I found so many interesting things in forums and learn most of them easily because of tips and recommendations from members. In forums, you can find varying information from user opinions, discussing about issues and topics ranging from the technical stuff to their favorite hobbies. Users discuss about details about results and, most of the times, rate particular products or services and these do not exclude using proxies. There are numerous proxy forum communities online that provide their members with frequently updated proxies. These are forums you can join for free and also give you access to proxy lists immediately. Lists are, usually, updated daily.
