Can someone explain the meaning of proxy in simple terms? or What exactly is the meaning of proxy and

Proxies are basically internet decoys. You connect through them, and they make it seem like the traffic’s coming from somewhere else.

But here’s the catch: they don’t encrypt your data like VPNs do. So while they hide your IP, they’re not great for privacy.

Free proxies? Most are trash. If you *really* need one, Hola *works*, but it’s shady.