How to Access Social Networks from Behind a Web Filter Using Power.Com
(Like You'd Ever Do That)
The filter that keeps you from visiting these sites normally is there for a reason, and you would rather not be caught trying to get around a web filter (trust me). Your company has the filter in place to protect them from potential legal issues. They also use an Internet content filter to protect the company network from viruses, spyware, adware, and other malware. At the moment, Power.com may not be blocked by the Internet filter affecting the computer you routinely use. It might not be that way permanently, but for now, Facebook, MySpace, Orkut, and Hi5 could be available through your normally inaccessible Web filter.
However, if you choose to try out Power.com, then feel free. I think it's a great idea to consolidate Facebook and MySpace into the same place, because I have both Facebook and Myspace accounts. It could save some headache to have a single link to go to in order to check social networks. I will be telling others about Power in hopes that they use it safely at home. I don't know enough about Hi5 or Orkut to know if they are popular, but if they are (and I assume so, since the site links them), then you can also use Power to link to these social networks.
If you would like more information on working with an Internet filter, CP Rick Young has a great article on the topic. If you are not a Facebook, MySpace, Orkut, or Hi5 user, then visit their respective sites for more info.
Happy (filtered or unfiltered) surfing, whether on MySpace, Facebook, Orkut, or Hi5!
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8 Comments
Post a CommentIn theory, yes, that could be true. However, there's an equally likely chance of you getting a spoofed link and getting your password hacked, anyway.
Erm...wouldn't that be an excellent way for the Power site to get your user info, including password and just be ugly? Not like the world would really end if someone hacked my myspace account.
What do the superheroes say? Oh yes, "Use your powers for good, not for evil."
LOL
Wow. I never knew this until now. Thanks for the insight.
That's one way to put it! :-)
Interesting...
I'm thinking I should have included an extra disclaimer or three... Too late. :-/
Wow! I'm speechless.