Proxy Server
Intermediary server that forwards requests on your behalf, hiding your IP but typically without encryption. Less secure than VPNs. Free proxies often log data or inject ads. Use VPNs for real privacy protection.
What is Proxy Server?
What is Proxy Server?
Intermediary server that forwards requests on your behalf, hiding your IP but typically without encryption. Less secure than VPNs. Free proxies often log data or inject ads. Use VPNs for real privacy protection.
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SOCKS5
Internet protocol that routes traffic through proxy servers. More versatile than HTTP proxies, handling any traffic type. Shadowsocks uses SOCKS5 protocol for censorship bypass.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Service that creates encrypted connection between your device and internet, protecting privacy and security. VPNs hide your IP address, encrypt traffic to prevent monitoring, and allow access to geo-restricted content.
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