SOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxies for Browser Profiles: Which Should You Use?

October 26, 2026 by VANE Editor

Illustration of two routes from a browser to the internet, each passing through a proxy server, one carrying simple page data and the other mixed traffic.

SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies both route browser traffic, but they handle protocols, DNS and UDP differently. Learn the practical differences and how to choose.

WebRTC and DNS Leaks Explained: What They Are and How to Test for Them

October 26, 2026 by VANE Editor

Illustration of a browser connected through a shield-shaped protected tunnel to a globe, with two dashed lines escaping around it to a router and a server.

A WebRTC or DNS leak can reveal your real IP address or the sites you visit, even behind a VPN or proxy. Learn how each leak works and how to test your own browser.