🛡 VPN vs. Proxy

🛡 VPN vs. Proxy: Understanding the Internet’s Secret Tunnels 🕵
In the world of digital browsing, we often look for tools that help us conceal our identity and change our geographical location. The two most frequently used tools for this purpose are the VPN (Virtual Private Network) and the Proxy (Proxy Server).
Both can help you access restricted content, but the difference between them is like the difference between a "private bridge" and a "fictitious mailing address" 📬.
📬 First: What is a Proxy Server?
A Proxy is simply an "intermediary" or "agent server" that stands between your device and the websites you visit.

- Primary Function: To change the IP address visible to the website. When you connect to a proxy server, the site you visit sees the proxy’s IP address, not your real one.
- Security Limits: A proxy typically operates at the application level (the browser, for example) and does not protect your entire device. More critically, the majority of proxy servers do not encry