Hey! I had the same issue last week. Chrome’s proxy server settings are just a redirect to Windows, which sucks.
Fix: Use Proxifier if you want granular control. Otherwise, Surfshark has a clean proxy setup.
Free proxies? KProxy is *okay* for quick stuff, but don’t log into anything.
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OP Reply:
Whoa, thanks for all the tips! Didn’t expect so many replies.
Tried Proxy SwitchyOmega and it’s way easier than dealing with Windows. Still testing, but so far so good.
Quick Q: Anyone know why Chrome doesn’t just let you set proxies directly? Feels like an unnecessary extra step.
Also, gonna check out NordVPN based on the recs. Free proxies are officially off my list lol. Appreciate y’all!
Fix: Use Proxifier if you want granular control. Otherwise, Surfshark has a clean proxy setup.
Free proxies? KProxy is *okay* for quick stuff, but don’t log into anything.
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OP Reply:
Whoa, thanks for all the tips! Didn’t expect so many replies.
Tried Proxy SwitchyOmega and it’s way easier than dealing with Windows. Still testing, but so far so good.
Quick Q: Anyone know why Chrome doesn’t just let you set proxies directly? Feels like an unnecessary extra step.
Also, gonna check out NordVPN based on the recs. Free proxies are officially off my list lol. Appreciate y’all!