Hey! Setting up a proxy server isn’t as hard as it sounds. If you’ve got an old laptop, you can totally use it!
I’d recommend checking out Squid Proxy—it’s free and works great for beginners. There’s a ton of guides online for how to setup a proxy server with Squid.
Just make sure to set a strong password and enable encryption. Otherwise, yeah, you might accidentally leave your network open.
Also, maybe look into VPNs if you want something easier? But if you’re set on a proxy, Squid’s the way to go.
I’d recommend checking out Squid Proxy—it’s free and works great for beginners. There’s a ton of guides online for how to setup a proxy server with Squid.
Just make sure to set a strong password and enable encryption. Otherwise, yeah, you might accidentally leave your network open.
Also, maybe look into VPNs if you want something easier? But if you’re set on a proxy, Squid’s the way to go.