What’s the best way to set up a SOCKS proxy server for secure browsing? or How reliable is a SOCKS pr

Honestly, socks proxy servers are niche. Great for specific tasks like scraping or bypassing restrictions, but not a privacy powerhouse.

If you’re just browsing, stick with a VPN. But for stuff like SSH or P2P, SOCKS5 can be a game-changer.

I’d recommend testing with free proxies first—hide.me has a decent free tier.