Why Use a Proxy if Firewall is Better? Understanding the Key Differences and Use Cases

yo alex, firewalls and proxies are like apples and oranges, man.

firewalls = security.
proxies = privacy + access.

if u wanna hide ur IP or bypass geo-blocks, u need a proxy. firewalls can't do that. but yeah, they can work together. like, use a proxy to access stuff and a firewall to keep ur network safe.

check out tools like Squid for proxies or Sophos for firewalls.