Is it just me, or do ip adresses creep you out too?

http://www.auditmypc.com/anonymous-surfi…
it tells you what the website can tell about you.
it knows everything!!
what exactly are proxy things? how do they work and how can i get one?

What is a VPN?

VPN is (Virtual Private Network) were first used by companies to enable their employees to securely access internal systems such as email remotely (e.g. from home or while on business trips). Today they are increasingly being used for personal use by individuals to protect their privacy while online in public places (e.g. when using the wi-fi connection in a cafe) or in a country where the internet is censored / blocked (e.g. China, Saudi Arabia��).