what is a proxy and how does it work

[Dznypal]

I posted a few weeks ago that I was still doing the rewards programs where you looked and ads and get points to cashout out for either cash or gift cards

a few weeks ago a few of my programs stopped working--I would get a message it took to long to respond and to check proxy and a few other things that I dont have a clue about

anyways a friend of mine turned off wifi on my phone and it awhile but one of the programs came up so I was able to contact the owner and told her what was going on

she said I should use a proxy not sure what this is or anything about it

could someone please explain this to me Id like to get back into these

 

[MomToOne]

I'm guessing they are referring to a proxy server...https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-set-proxy-server-all-major-internet-browsers-windows/

One simple thing that sometimes works for me in situations like this - try a different browser (if you usually use Chrome, try Firefox or Edge, etc)

 

[Dznypal]

thanks for the reply--Ive heard of firefox and edge but not sure how it works

do I just type in firefox in the address line or do I need to download something

 

[seashoreCM]

Firefox requires downloading something (an app). There may be different procedures but one procedure is to go to http://www.mozilla.com and there will be a button or link to download Firefox from there. When it is done you wll get an icon on your screen to double click to use Firefox.

 

[jerrywilliams]

Are proxies and VPN actually the same? Recently, I read this intriguing article that discusses the possibility to earn money with proxies, and it's https://iproxy.online/blog/how-to-earn-money-on-mobile-proxies-in-any-city-or-country. What do you think about it, folks? Has anyone tried it? Please share your experiences with us.

 

[Sanderisan]

By routing your internet traffic through a proxy server, you may be able to bypass any restrictions or issues that were causing the programs to fail.

 

[JaydonKennedy]

A proxy is like a middleman between your device and the internet. When you use a proxy, your internet traffic goes through the proxy server before reaching its destination. This can help hide your IP address and location, making your online actions more private and secure. In your case, using a proxy might help with the rewards programs that stopped working. It's important to note that not all proxies are created equal, and some may not be suitable for your needs. It's recommended to use a reputable proxy service like http://pyproxy.com/?utm-source=crd&utm-keyword=?s1111, which offers secure and reliable proxy servers.