How to set up an SSH SOCKS proxy for secure browsing? or What's the best way to use an SSH SOCKS prox

Hey! Had the same issue last week. Make sure your browser proxy settings are actually pointing to localhost:8080.

Also, try `ssh -D 8080 -Nf user@server` to run it in the background.

For Firefox, FoxyProxy is a lifesaver—lets you toggle the ssh socks proxy on/off easily.