"How Does a Forward Proxy Actually Work and When Should You Use One?"
Hey folks, kinda new to this whole proxy thing but trying to wrap my head around it. Like, how does a forward proxy *actually* work? From what I get, it sits between your device and the internet, right? But when would you even need one?
Is it just for hiding your IP, or does it do more? And what’s the deal with caching—does that speed things up or nah?
Also, when *should* you use a forward proxy? Like, is it overkill for casual browsing, or am I missing something?
Would love some real-world examples or dumbed-down explanations lol. Thanks!
Hey folks, kinda new to this whole proxy thing but trying to wrap my head around it. Like, how does a forward proxy *actually* work? From what I get, it sits between your device and the internet, right? But when would you even need one?
Is it just for hiding your IP, or does it do more? And what’s the deal with caching—does that speed things up or nah?
Also, when *should* you use a forward proxy? Like, is it overkill for casual browsing, or am I missing something?
Would love some real-world examples or dumbed-down explanations lol. Thanks!