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Hey everyone!

Wow, thanks for all the replies—super helpful! I had no idea proxies could do so much. I tried setting up Windscribe (shoutout to whoever suggested that), and it was way easier than I thought.

Quick follow-up: Are free proxies safe? Saw mixed stuff online, and I don’t wanna accidentally leak my data. Also, any tips for picking a good one?

Thanks again, y’all rock!