Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...
I am spending more time in flights now, and am managing to stay somewhat productive via in-flight Wi-Fi. Flights are great for mindless bureaucratic crap like expense reports, mandatory training, etc.
Proxies are great for web scraping and improving network performance. But using one comes with risks and limitations.