How Do I Properly Configure Proxy Settings for My Network? or What’s the Best Way to Configure Proxy

If your internet’s slower after you configure proxy, it’s 100% the proxy server’s fault. Free proxies are often overloaded or just trash.

Try resetting your proxy settings to default (Windows: Settings > Network > Proxy > reset).

For Linux, check `/etc/environment` or use `export http_proxy=` commands. Mac is similar—System Prefs > Network > Advanced > Proxies.

Tools like FoxyProxy (browser extension) can help manage proxies better.