Yo, proxies aren’t just for hiding your IP (though that’s a big part). Think of them like a mask—your real face (IP) is hidden, and the site sees the proxy’s IP instead.
They can be slow if the server’s overloaded, but good ones barely affect speed.
Why use one? Privacy, sure, but also for stuff like:
- Sneaking past regional restrictions
- Automating tasks (like bots for sneaker copping lol)
- Testing how a site looks in different countries
I’ve used Smartproxy before—worked fine for me. Just don’t expect miracles from free proxies.
They can be slow if the server’s overloaded, but good ones barely affect speed.
Why use one? Privacy, sure, but also for stuff like:
- Sneaking past regional restrictions
- Automating tasks (like bots for sneaker copping lol)
- Testing how a site looks in different countries
I’ve used Smartproxy before—worked fine for me. Just don’t expect miracles from free proxies.