When you browse the Web without a proxy, your computer communicates directly with each website you visit. Using a proxy turns this one-step process into a three-step one. Instead of your computer communicating directly with a website, it communicates with the proxy server, which in turn communicates with the website, and finally it shares the website’s information with you. More steps means more time, so, all else being equal, using a proxy will always slow down your browsing speeds. It’s just a question of how much, and that varies depending on the proxy server you use. Writer Bio
