Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy that enhances privacy, security, and online anonymity by filtering web pages and removing unwanted content, such as ads, cookies, and trackers. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Privoxy on MXLinux Latest, a popular and user-friendly Linux distribution.
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
Before installing any new software, it's recommended to update the system first to ensure that you have the latest security patches and bug fixes. To update your system, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the update process to complete.
Now, we can install Privoxy using the following command:
sudo apt install privoxy -y
This will download and install the latest version of Privoxy and its dependencies from the official MXLinux repository.
By default, Privoxy is configured to run as a standalone proxy server on localhost (127.0.0.1) port 8118. To check if Privoxy is running, run the following command:
systemctl status privoxy
You should see a message similar to this:
● privoxy.service - Privoxy Web Proxy With Advanced Filtering Capabilities
Loaded: loaded (/lib/systemd/system/privoxy.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: active (running) since Tue 2022-11-01 12:34:56 CDT; 1min 23s ago
Main PID: 1234 (privoxy)
Tasks: 1 (limit: 4915)
Memory: 2.6M
CGroup: /system.slice/privoxy.service
└─1234 /usr/sbin/privoxy --pidfile /run/privoxy.pid --user privoxy /etc/privoxy/config
To configure Privoxy, open the configuration file located at /etc/privoxy/config using your favorite text editor, such as nano or vim:
sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config
In this file, you can customize the behavior of Privoxy by changing the default settings, such as the listening port, logging, and filtering rules. For example, you can enable SSL tunneling, block certain websites, or modify HTTP headers.
Once you have made your changes, save the file and exit the text editor.
To test if Privoxy is working properly, open your web browser and navigate to your favorite website, such as https://www.google.com. If Privoxy is running, you should notice a slight delay in loading the page, as Privoxy intercepts and filters the web content before sending it back to your browser. You can also check the logs and statistics of Privoxy by using the command privoxy-logfile and privoxy-metrics, respectively.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Privoxy and configured it on MXLinux Latest. Enjoy a safer and more private web experience with Privoxy!
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