Proxies are like a single-purpose tool—good for web browsing. Socks5 is multi-tool—works with ANY traffic (even torrents).
If you’re new, start with a free proxy like Hide.me. For socks5, try Private Internet Access.
And no, don’t stack socks and proxy. That’s like wearing two condoms—pointless and uncomfortable.
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Wow, thanks for all the replies! Super helpful. Didn’t realize socks5 was such a powerhouse. Gonna try out NordVPN and ProxyScrape to test the differences.
One follow-up: If socks5 is better, why do people still use basic proxies? Just cheaper/easier? Or am I missing a downside?
Also, lol @ the two condoms analogy. Noted.
If you’re new, start with a free proxy like Hide.me. For socks5, try Private Internet Access.
And no, don’t stack socks and proxy. That’s like wearing two condoms—pointless and uncomfortable.
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Wow, thanks for all the replies! Super helpful. Didn’t realize socks5 was such a powerhouse. Gonna try out NordVPN and ProxyScrape to test the differences.
One follow-up: If socks5 is better, why do people still use basic proxies? Just cheaper/easier? Or am I missing a downside?
Also, lol @ the two condoms analogy. Noted.