DNS Crypt Proxy

The main task of these two popular technologies is to provide security for the Internet user. Despite a certain similarity of tasks, they are performed absolutely differently. Proxy, although it allows you to remain anonymous and bypass blocked sites, it is still quite vulnerable, especially when it comes to untested services. VPN in this regard looks preferable, because thanks to end-to-end encryption it reliably protects information from the entry point to the exit point.

For Telegram, it is recommended to use paid proxy servers of the Socks5 protocol. These proxies provide the user with data protection and high and stable connection speed. Telegram developers recommend using servers from European countries.

To set up a proxy on your computer, you need to go through a simple procedure. If we're talking about Windows 10, you'll first need to open the "Settings" application and the "Network and Internet" section. Here, after opening the "Proxy Server" tab, find the column "Manual proxy server setup" just to the right and move the switch to the "On" position. Enter the IP address and the proxy port in the specified fields and click "Save".

The most convenient way is to use online proxy checkers, i.e. services that test all connection capabilities, including supported protocols. For example, Hidemy.name or Securitylab. As for applications, you can recommend SocksChain or Open Proxy Checker.

In PlayStation 4 and 5, setting up a proxy server follows a similar algorithm. It is necessary to go to the "Library", select "Settings", open the tab "Network Settings". In the window that appears, click on "Network". Then choose the type of connection you are using. It will be offered to set the DHCP, DNS and then the proxy server parameters step by step. And here you can enable it by manually entering the necessary settings.