Hey Alex, great question! You're right, firewalls and proxies do serve different purposes. A firewall is like a bouncer at a club—it decides who gets in and who doesn't. But a proxy is more like a middleman—it hides your identity and can help you access stuff that's blocked in your region.
For example, if you're trying to watch a show that's only available in the UK, a proxy can make it look like you're browsing from there. A firewall won't do that.
Tools like NordVPN or ExpressVPN are great for proxies, and for firewalls, something like pfSense is solid. They can totally work together though!
For example, if you're trying to watch a show that's only available in the UK, a proxy can make it look like you're browsing from there. A firewall won't do that.
Tools like NordVPN or ExpressVPN are great for proxies, and for firewalls, something like pfSense is solid. They can totally work together though!