Forward proxies are clutch for privacy and control. Your traffic goes through them, so websites see the proxy’s IP, not yours.
Caching *can* speed things up, but only if the proxy’s configured right. Like, if 100 people hit YouTube, the proxy might cache the homepage.
When to use one? Schools, offices, or if you’re paranoid about tracking. For tools, Squid is solid. Or just use a VPN if you’re lazy lol.
Caching *can* speed things up, but only if the proxy’s configured right. Like, if 100 people hit YouTube, the proxy might cache the homepage.
When to use one? Schools, offices, or if you’re paranoid about tracking. For tools, Squid is solid. Or just use a VPN if you’re lazy lol.
