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How to Configure Proxies in Playwright (Tested & Working)
Learn about different approaches to configuring proxies in Playwright, along with some common Playwright proxy setup problems and their fixes.
9 minutes
How to Scrape Google Maps with Python
Learn to scrape Google Maps with Python and Playwright, extract listing data, work past result limits, validate proxies, and export clean CSV data.
15 minutes
Proxies for AI Agents: Why and How to Set Them Up
Learn why AI agents need proxies and how to set them up for reliable scraping, geo-targeting, stable sessions, IP rotation, and fewer blocks.
10 minutes
How to Check if Proxy Is Residential
Learn how to check if a proxy is really residential. Verify the exit IP, ASN, connection type, and fraud flags in five simple steps.
6 minutes
Google Trends Scraper: How to Extract Trend Data With Python
Learn how to build a Google Trends scraper with Python, collect data, add proxies, process results, and compare alternative tools and datasets.
15 minutes
How to Scrape Websites with PowerShell
Scrape websites with PowerShell, parse HTML, export data to CSV, fix common errors, and add authenticated proxies when needed.
12 minutes
Free US Proxies: Working Lists and How to Use Them
Find free US proxies, filter lists to US-only IPs, choose the right format and protocol, test proxy quality, and know when paid US proxies make sense.
12
Configuring Windows Proxies: Native Methods and SOCKS5 Fixes
See how Windows proxy integration works, how you can fix SOCKS5 issues, and the limitations of Windows’ native proxy configuration.
10 minutes
How to Build an Amazon Price Tracker with Python
Build an Amazon price tracker with Python. Scrape Amazon prices, store history, send email alerts, automate checks, and handle blocks with proxies.
12 minutes
