Configuring Squid Proxy with Multiple IP Addresses
Posted by Alex On June 15, 2021
Suppose the server has several IP addresses – on the same interface or on different ones – it doesn't matter. Objective: make Squid use different external IP addresses depending on which port of the proxy server is being accessed. So, as you can see, my test server has 5 IP addresses, 1 IPv4 address and […]
How to configure Squid to use IPv4
Posted by Alex On June 15, 2021
Because the IPv6 Internet is as fast or faster than the IPv4 Internet for most networks, Squid prefers to connect to websites over IPv6. The “dns_v4_first on” option changes the order of preference so that Squid will first bind to dual-stack websites over IPv4. Squid will still do both IPv6 and IPv4 DNS queries before […]
How Squid ACL works
Posted by Alex On June 15, 2021
Squid ACL Basics Let's now dwell on how exactly ACLs work. The Squid web proxy access control scheme consists of two different components: ACL entries are directive strings that begin with the word “acl” and represent the types of tests that are performed on any request transaction. Access list rules consist of an allow or […]
Error “Authentication helper program /usr/lib64/squid/basic_ncsa_auth: (2) No such file or directory” (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On June 15, 2021
Squid is a popular web proxy server. It has rich functionality and, in addition to changing the IP address, it is often used as a caching proxy for websites, as a result of which the load on the web server is significantly reduced. When used as a proxy server to change IP or bypass restrictions, […]
How to install Squid proxy on Windows
Posted by Alex On June 15, 2021
Squid is a high performance caching proxy for web clients supporting FTP, gopher, ICAP, ICP, HTCP and HTTP data objects. Squid reduces network bandwidth, data transfer and improves response times by caching and reusing frequently requested web pages. Squid has extensive access control and is a great server accelerator. It runs on most of the […]
How to choose an apartment in Thailand to buy: condo up to 900 thousand baht (less than $29000)
Posted by Alex On June 15, 2021
In the first part “How to choose an apartment in Thailand to buy: the cheapest condos” we looked at condominiums costing from 600 to 700 thousand baht (approximately 24 thousand dollars). In the same article, I mentioned that there will be a sequel. I was planning to do a review of apartments for sale in […]
How to wash your sneakers properly
Posted by Alex On June 11, 2021
Can my sneakers be machine washed? About the fact that sneakers can be washed, I myself learned relatively recently. I like light-colored shoes or shoes with light-colored inserts, so they need to be looked after regularly. I usually just wash my sneakers with a soapy sponge. But once communicating with a rather young acquaintance, I […]
How to cook rice in a rice cooker
Posted by Alex On June 11, 2021
When we choose a side dish, we have a choice of pasta, potatoes, buckwheat, bread, fried vegetables, peas. In Asia, the most popular side dish is rice. Rice is prepared in every family, you can buy it in every grocery store, and it can be found on the menu of any restaurants with Asian cuisine. […]
Why does my phone not switch to mobile Internet for a long time (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On June 9, 2021
A Wi-Fi connection is generally faster and more stable than a mobile Internet connection. Therefore, when possible, most users use Wi-Fi, which is usually free and unlimited. At home, at work, sometimes even on public transport, we connect to Wi-Fi and enjoy a good quality Internet connection. When you disconnect from Wi-Fi, your phone is […]
PostgreSQL error “An old version of the database format was found” (SOLVED)
Posted by Alex On June 8, 2021
Warning: The following instructions could cause data loss. Do not run the commands below blindly, without understanding what they do. Backup database first. If, while starting the PostgreSQL service: sudo systemctl start postgresql.service it didn't work and the following message came up: Job for postgresql.service failed because the control process exited with error code. See "systemctl status postgresql.service" […]