Proxy Server vs VPN: Which One Should You Use for Better Privacy and Security? Alternatively: Proxy S

Yo, thanks for all the replies! Didn’t expect this much feedback.

So consensus seems to be: VPN for real privacy, proxy server for quick fixes.

Gonna try Mullvad and Surfshark based on y’all’s recs.

One last Q: Anyone know if VPNs mess with gaming ping? Heard mixed things.