When Facebook first began, users viewed it as a nice alternative to MySpace. Facebook was originally intended only for those currently enrolled in school or recent graduates of a school. Before setting up their account, the user had to include information pertaining to their school(s), which put them in specific networks. Users liked the fact their personal information was kept private and accessible only to those on their friends list and not everyone, like with MySpace. Today, it continues to remain popular, though it’s also open to people not currently enrolled in school.

Facebook is one of the main websites blocked by schools and libraries. Schools think it prevents students from focusing on their studies and reduces their chances of obtaining a high school diploma. They’ve installed blockers on the school computers, to stop students from accessing sites like Facebook. There are many stories about students posting inappropriate material online, which leads to blocking the site.

The best way of accessing Facebook from a school computer involves using a proxy server. Proxy servers are easy to find since many are listed on Google and other popular search engines. A proxy server acts as a way for students to access blocked sites like Facebook without using the specific web address.

The process of using a proxy server is a little difficult, but with a little practice it becomes much easier. The student changes the Connections section in Internet Option by clicking on the LAN Settings. They have the option of using a proxy server in this box, which they should check. The proxy server itself contains a separate IP address on its main page. This IP address goes into the IP address box, which pops up after changing the LAN settings.

The student also needs to change the port number, which is usually 8080. Then click the LAN Settings and press yes or OK to save the changes. This causes the computer to use a new address when it connects to the internet and bypasses the settings previously saved on the computer. Students can access blocked pages like Facebook without the computer knowing those pages were blocked.

There are many schools now preventing students from downloading programs onto the school computers. This isn’t necessarily true in colleges where students are working on college diplomas because the schools think students can manage their time better. If the school allows students the opportunity to download programs, there’s an easier way of accessing Facebook.

The student downloads a toolbar program directly onto the computer. This program allows students to search for specific pages like Facebook and visit them through the toolbar. Instead of showing the address of Facebook, it shows the address of the toolbar program, effectively blocking the real address. This is an easy way of accessing the site if the school allows downloads on their computer system.



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