I heard that as an additional layer of 'security' it's good in Ubuntu to add a network proxy via settings. I watched this 50 sec vid on how to do that how to do that
Off I went to a free proxy site, got myself one, followed the steps suggested in the via, although Ubuntu 17.10 does not seem to have that 'apply system wide' button, nor was I asked to submit my password, as the case in the vid. Anyhoo after closing the settings panel, with the proxy/ports added, my laptop could not connect to the internet. Hmmmm. I removed the proxy IP and then back online.
I'd like to know if there is a way within Ubuntu 17.10 that can allow me the option of increasing anonymity by adding proxy IP in the Network Proxy settings. But without losing my internet connection. Hope someone out there can help. MR