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Bro, an http proxy server is like a fake ID for the internet. You use it, and websites think the proxy is you.

But privacy? Eh, it’s a start. Doesn’t encrypt stuff, so it’s not as secure as a VPN. And some proxies are straight-up spyware.

If you’re curious, try Hola VPN (it’s peer-to-peer tho, so research first).