Quick and dirty: HTTP for web, SOCKS for everything else.
But here’s the thing—SOCKS5 is faster for stuff like torrents ’cause it doesn’t mess with the data like HTTP proxies do. Privacy? Meh. They’re both just IP masks.
If you’re setting up, skip auth unless you’re on a shared network. For tools, try Proxy SwitchyOmega for Chrome—makes switching a breeze.
But here’s the thing—SOCKS5 is faster for stuff like torrents ’cause it doesn’t mess with the data like HTTP proxies do. Privacy? Meh. They’re both just IP masks.
If you’re setting up, skip auth unless you’re on a shared network. For tools, try Proxy SwitchyOmega for Chrome—makes switching a breeze.