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“” - IPNinja33 - 09-04-2025
SOCKS proxies are better than HTTP for raw anonymity, but they’re not encrypted. So if you’re doing anything sensitive, layer it with a VPN.
SOCKS5 is the standard now. Luminati’s good but pricey—good speeds though.