[b]"What's the difference between a reverse proxy vs proxy server? Which one should I use?"[/b] Alternatively: [b]

I’ve set up both, and the reverse proxy vs proxy server confusion is real.

For reverse proxies, NGINX is my go-to—super flexible. For personal browsing, I just use Tor.

Fun fact: reverse proxies can also cache stuff, making your site faster. Neat, right?