"New to networking—what is a proxy server address used for?"
Hey guys, so I keep hearing about proxy servers and stuff, but I’m kinda lost. Like, *what is a proxy server address* exactly? Is it just some fancy IP thingy or does it actually do something useful?
From what I’ve gathered, it’s basically a middleman between you and the internet. So instead of your computer talking directly to a website, it goes through the proxy first. Sounds kinda sneaky, but I guess it’s for privacy or bypassing restrictions?
Also, why would I even need one? Like, is it just for tech nerds or does it help with normal stuff too? And how do I even find mine if I wanna check?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I’m just trying to wrap my head around it. Thanks!
Hey guys, so I keep hearing about proxy servers and stuff, but I’m kinda lost. Like, *what is a proxy server address* exactly? Is it just some fancy IP thingy or does it actually do something useful?
From what I’ve gathered, it’s basically a middleman between you and the internet. So instead of your computer talking directly to a website, it goes through the proxy first. Sounds kinda sneaky, but I guess it’s for privacy or bypassing restrictions?
Also, why would I even need one? Like, is it just for tech nerds or does it help with normal stuff too? And how do I even find mine if I wanna check?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I’m just trying to wrap my head around it. Thanks!