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PuTTY vs SocksCap

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

PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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SocksCap

SocksCap

Network & Admin

SocksCap is a Windows application that allows you to route any TCP connection through a SOCKS or HTTPS proxy server. It can be used to access geo-restricted content, increase privacy, and more.

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