Can someone explain the proxy settings meaning and how they work? or What exactly is the proxy settin

Yo, so proxy settings meaning is basically like having a friend fetch stuff for you from the internet instead of going yourself.

It hides your IP, yeah, but also filters or caches stuff to speed things up (sometimes).

VPNs are like turbo proxies with encryption. Proxies are simpler but less secure.

If you wanna play with proxies, try Squid or CCProxy. Or just use a browser extension like FoxyProxy.

Also, apps override proxy settings ‘cause they’re stubborn or have their own built-in proxy. Annoying, but happens.