Polipo

Polipo is something called a "proxy server". That’s kind of like a middle-man between your computer and the internet.

Imagine you want to go to the playground, but you’re not allowed to go alone. You need to be with a grown-up. That grown-up is like the proxy, because they’re kind of in charge of you and can help you get to the playground safely.

Polipo can help your computer send and receive information to and from the internet more easily. It can also help make the information you’re getting safer by hiding your computer's location and keeping your privacy protected.

Think of it like a secret hideout where you can check out books and play games without anyone seeing who you are. But Polipo does all of this for you online!