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“” - NetShifter - 03-04-2025
Nice summary! Here’s a practical difference:
- Proxy: Can be set up on your browser (like hiding your IP).
- Reverse proxy: Set up on the server (like optimizing WordPress sites).
For tools, Varnish Cache is awesome for reverse proxy caching. For proxies, maybe look into Tor if privacy’s your thing.