How to remove a machine proxy

Besides a user proxy which may be accessed via Internet Explorer>Tools>Internet Options there may be a proxy set on the machine itself. To find out open a command prompt and type:- netsh winhttp show proxy This usually comes back with Direct access <no proxy server> If, however, there is a proxy listed it can be removed by…

Changes to SWGfL Internet Filtering

Google and SWGfL Internet Filtering Changes Google searches utilise encryption technologies for added security and where this has previously been optional, it will be made mandatory by them in early February 2015. In order for the RM SafetyNet Filtering service to perform filtering on all Google searches (such as images), there is a need to…

Cannot access Springboardos Admin Panel in SWGFL

If you are a school within the SWGFL using the Springboardos site and get a “page cannot be displayed” error this is because the admin panel needs to bypass the SWGFL. To do this you need to: Open Internet Options from the control panel Click on Connections tab and click LAN settings The proxy should be…