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Packet Capture vs Shadowsocks

A side-by-side look at Packet Capture and Shadowsocks. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Packet Capture

Packet Capture

Network & Admin

Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.

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Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks

Security & Privacy

Shadowsocks is an open-source, cross-platform web proxy tool that helps users bypass firewalls and access restricted websites. It works by creating an encrypted connection between the client and server to secure and encrypt internet traffic.

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