Can someone explain what are the proxy settings and how do they work? or What are the proxy settings

Think of proxy settings as a detour for your internet traffic. Instead of going straight to a site, you take a pit stop at another server first.

They *can* hide your IP, but don’t rely on ‘em for full anonymity (that’s what VPNs are for).

Speed? Sometimes faster if the proxy caches stuff, but usually slower.

Where to find ‘em:
- Windows: Settings app > Network > Proxy
- Android: Settings > Wi-Fi > long-press your network > Modify > Advanced

Tools? NordVPN has proxy options, or try Smartproxy for cheap alternatives.