Privoxy is a web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities that helps protect your privacy by removing unwanted ads and tracking cookies. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Privoxy on Clear Linux Latest, using the command line.
To begin, you’ll need to open a terminal window. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for the Terminal app in your applications menu.
Before installing Privoxy, it is a good idea to update your system:
sudo swupd update
Next, you can install Privoxy by running the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add privoxy
This command will download and install Privoxy and all its dependencies.
Once Privoxy is installed, you can configure it by editing the configuration file. The configuration file can be found at /etc/privoxy/config.
To open the configuration file in a text editor, run the following command:
sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config
In the configuration file, you can modify various settings, such as the listening port and the filter rules. Make sure to save your changes before closing the file.
To start Privoxy, run the following command:
sudo systemctl start privoxy
You can check the status of Privoxy by running the following command:
sudo systemctl status privoxy
Privoxy is now running and ready to be used as a web proxy. To use Privoxy, you’ll need to configure your web browser to use it as a proxy. The exact steps for configuring your browser may vary depending on the browser you’re using.
In general, you will need to specify the IP address and port number that Privoxy is listening on. The default IP address is 127.0.0.1 and the default port number is 8118.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Privoxy on Clear Linux Latest. Privoxy can help protect your privacy and remove unwanted ads and tracking cookies when browsing the web.
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