How can I use a fake ip adress (typo of address) to stay anonymous online? or Is a fake ip adress (ty

"Does using a fake ip adress (typo of address) really hide your location?"

Hey guys, so I’ve been wondering—if I use a fake ip adress (typo of address), does it *actually* hide where I’m at? Like, I know VPNs and proxies are a thing, but some ppl say they’re not foolproof.

Also, do sites still track you other ways? Cookies, browser fingerprints, all that jazz.

And yeah, I spelled it "adress" on purpose lol, but you get what I mean. Just trying to stay low-key online without overcomplicating things.

Any tips or experiences? Thx!