Nginx Forward Proxy SSL

A proxy is a service that allows access to websites blocked in different countries, while hiding your own IP address. It is a kind of intermediary between the end server and the owner's computer. A VPN provides an encrypted connection to the network, which not only allows you to keep your privacy, hide your IP address, encrypt Internet traffic, but also bypasses firewalls.

Open the "Settings" application via "Start" and go to "Network and Internet". Here, in the "Proxy" section, find the "Manual Proxy Configuration" column. Move the slider to "On" and carefully enter the IP address and port of the proxy, then click "Save".

When working with OpenXML, you may need to parse date values from date-formatted cells in Excel spreadsheets. The date values in OpenXML are represented as numeric values, and you need to convert these numeric values to DateTime objects.

Here's an example using C# and the DocumentFormat.OpenXml library to parse date values from an Excel spreadsheet:

1. Install the Open XML SDK:

   • If you haven't already, install the DocumentFormat.OpenXml NuGet package:

nuget install DocumentFormat.OpenXml

Write the Parsing Code:

• Create a C# script or add the following code to your project:

using System;
using DocumentFormat.OpenXml.Packaging;
using DocumentFormat.OpenXml.Spreadsheet;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        string filePath = "path/to/your/excelfile.xlsx"; // Replace with the path to your Excel file

        // Call the function to parse dates from the Excel file
        ParseDatesFromExcel(filePath);
    }

    static void ParseDatesFromExcel(string filePath)
    {
        using (SpreadsheetDocument spreadsheetDocument = SpreadsheetDocument.Open(filePath, false))
        {
            WorkbookPart workbookPart = spreadsheetDocument.WorkbookPart;
            SharedStringTablePart sharedStringTablePart = workbookPart.GetPartsOfType().FirstOrDefault();

            if (sharedStringTablePart != null)
            {
                foreach (WorksheetPart worksheetPart in workbookPart.WorksheetParts)
                {
                    foreach (Cell cell in worksheetPart.Worksheet.Descendants())
                    {
                        if (cell.DataType != null && cell.DataType.Value == CellValues.SharedString)
                        {
                            int sharedStringIndex = int.Parse(cell.InnerText);
                            string sharedStringValue = sharedStringTablePart.SharedStringTable.Elements().ElementAt(sharedStringIndex).InnerText;

                            if (DateTime.TryParse(sharedStringValue, out DateTime parsedDate))
                            {
                                Console.WriteLine($"Parsed Date: {parsedDate.ToShortDateString()}");
                            }
                            else
                            {
                                Console.WriteLine("Not a valid date format.");
                            }
                        }
                        else if (cell.CellValue != null)
                        {
                            if (DateTime.TryParse(cell.CellValue.Text, out DateTime parsedDate))
                            {
                                Console.WriteLine($"Parsed Date: {parsedDate.ToShortDateString()}");
                            }
                            else
                            {
                                Console.WriteLine("Not a valid date format.");
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

2. • Replace "path/to/your/excelfile.xlsx" with the actual path to your Excel file.

3. Run the Code:

   • Execute the code, and it will print parsed date values from the Excel file.

This code uses the SpreadsheetDocument class from the DocumentFormat.OpenXml.Packaging namespace to open the Excel file, and it iterates through the cells to parse and print date values. It checks if the cell contains a shared string (string stored in the shared string table) or a direct value. If it's a valid date, it parses and prints it. Adjust the code according to your specific needs and Excel file structure.

To find the address of a proxy, you can follow these steps:

1. Use a proxy list: There are several websites that maintain lists of public proxies with their addresses and other details. Some popular proxy lists include proxy-list.org, proxy-list.net, and freeproxylist.ru. Keep in mind that using free proxies can be risky, as they might be slow, unreliable, or insecure.

2. Browser extensions or plugins: Some browser extensions or plugins can help you find and test proxies. For example, the "Proxy SwitchyOmega" extension for Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox can automatically detect and test proxies from a list. You can find and install the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons website.

3. Proxy scanner tools: There are various online proxy scanner tools that can help you find and test proxies. Some popular proxy scanner tools include "Proxy-Check.com," "Proxy-Checker.org," and "ProxyScanner.io." These tools can provide you with a list of working proxies that you can use for your purposes.

4. Use a VPN service: If you need a reliable and secure proxy, consider using a VPN service. VPNs provide encrypted connections and can help you bypass geographical restrictions, access blocked content, and protect your privacy. Some popular VPN services include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and FineVPN. Keep in mind that using a VPN may come with additional costs, but it can be a more secure and reliable option compared to free proxies.

There are lots of ways to use them. For example, you can swap your real IP address location for an American one, thus getting the opportunity to watch Netflix at a bargain price. Or you can set up parsing traffic through a proxy to test the security of your web applications. Or you can create a proxy server on your local network that allows traffic through and blocks requests to certain sites.