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Cross-border operators run Lark, Shopify, Google Ads, and ChatGPT side by side all day. A system-wide VPN slows down or disconnects local workplace tools. This article explains why this scenario is wrong for an always-on VPN and what to use instead.
Manifest V3 is a major upgrade to Chrome's extension spec with deep impact on proxy extensions. This post explains MV3's key changes (Service Worker, declarativeNetRequest, permission model) and how Vinea implements smart routing via chrome.proxy.settings under MV3.
Smart routing is Vinea's mechanism for automatically deciding whether browser traffic goes through the proxy or connects directly, based on the destination domain. It includes a built-in bypass list of 350+ domestic domains and supports custom rules.
Compare browser proxy extensions and traditional VPNs across traffic scope, use cases, and performance impact to find the right fit for your workflow.
Learn how to use Vinea's Domain Rules to add custom proxy or direct rules for any website — right from your browser's context menu.
Learn how to install the Vinea browser extension, start your 3-day free trial, and use core features like smart routing and node switching.
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