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“” - ghostLurk99 - 14-04-2025
If you’re using an anonymity proxy, make sure it’s SOCKS5 with encryption. HTTP proxies are useless.
Pair it with a VPN and you’re golden. Also, disable location services in your browser.
Test your setup with dnsleaktest.com to be sure.
“” - fastCipher77 - 15-04-2025
Wow, didn’t realize how much leaks even with a proxy. Tried ipleak.net and saw my DNS was exposed—yikes.
Gonna switch to a paid VPN + proxy combo like some of you suggested. Also installed CanvasBlocker—thanks for the tip!
One last Q: anyone know if using a VM helps with fingerprinting? Or is that overkill?