What Are Proxies and How Do They Work? (Explained Simply) or Can Someone Explain What Are Proxies and

Subject: What are proxies and how do they actually work?

Hey everyone!

I keep hearing about proxies, but tbh, I’m still kinda confused. Like, what are proxies *exactly*? Are they just for hiding your IP, or is there more to it?

From what I’ve gathered, they act like a middleman between you and the internet… but how does that even help? And when *should* you use one?

Also, are they safe? Or is it sketchy depending on where you get them?

Would love a simple breakdown—no tech jargon pls! 😅

Thanks in advance!