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Using Proxies with Shadowrocket on iOS: What About Android?
Want to use proxies with Shadowrocket on iOS and Android? Learn what it is, how to generate and configure proxies, plus best practices to stay connected.
10 minutes
Major Residential Proxy Price Cuts. Up to 50% off.
Today we’re very excited to share a large pricing reduction of up to 50% across our residential bandwidth tiers.
5 minutes
Introducing Smartpath®: AI-Powered Residential Proxy Optimization That Cuts Bandwidth Costs by 40%
We're excited to announce Smartpath, our intelligent, AI-driven proxy designed to optimize your residential proxy traffic and reduce your bandwidth costs by 40%.
10 minutes
Python wget and CLI: Full Guide to Download Files and Pages
Trying to download files and pages using Python? Learn how to set up, when to use Python wget and wget CLI, and the advanced download techniques
15 minutes
Byteful Q2 2025 Update: Faster, Smarter, and Better Control
From faster proxies to smarter tools, see what we built in Q2 2025. Including backend upgrades, live traffic insights, and what’s brewing for Q3.
8 minutes
How to Generate Random IP Addresses: The Right Way in 2025
Need valid IPs that can vary across requests? Here's how to generate random IP addresses and use them the right way while avoiding misconceptions
10 minutes
Best Facebook Scraper Tools in 2025: Scrape Without Blocks
Struggling to scrape Facebook? Learn why scraping breaks, if the API helps, which tools work, when to use proxies, and what Facebook's ToS says.
10 minutes
Introducing Live Network Activity: a real-time debugging interface.
Live Network Activity launches today—a real-time debugging dashboard that shows detailed breakdowns of every proxy request, eliminating guesswork with live updates.
2 minutes
Mastering cURL Follow Redirect: A Guide for Command-Line Users
Having trouble with cURL not following redirects? Learn how to use -L flag, handle methods, trace & debug chains, and find out what cURL can’t handle
8 minutes
