What's the difference between proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one should I use? Alternatively, if you prefer a

Yeah, the proxy vs reverse proxy thing tripped me up at first too.

Think of it like this:
- Proxy = your outbound traffic (hiding your IP)
- Reverse proxy = inbound traffic (protecting your servers)

For websites, reverse proxies are a must. They handle SSL, caching, and even block bots. Nginx is my go-to—super flexible.

If you’re just messing around with privacy, a normal proxy or VPN is easier. But for production? Reverse proxy all the way.