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"Does a sock proxy really improve anonymity compared to other proxies?"

Hey folks, been digging into proxies lately and wanna know—does a sock proxy actually do better for staying anonymous? I’ve used VPNs and HTTP proxies, but ppl keep saying sock proxies are sneakier.

Is that true or just hype? Like, can websites or ISPs still sniff you out? Also, does it matter if it’s SOCKS4 vs SOCKS5?

Kinda torn between setting one up or just sticking to my usual tools. Anybody got real-world experience with this?

(Also, if you’ve got a solid sock proxy rec, drop it below. Speed matters too!)