A proxy is similar to a firewall (external) or router... your comp gives the proxy what it wants, proxy gets it, proxy sends it to you. School sees you're using a proxy, site sees you're using a proxy, only the proxy knows all.
A common configuration is to have a proxy server with VPN Hosting and a fat pipe. You (user) create a VPN (virtual private network, so even if skool sniffs your packets they cant figure out whats up) connection to the proxy. This makes a secure tunnel to the proxy thru which you can exchange data. Then you use the proxy server to do whatever.
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