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What are Datacenter Proxies?

Datacenter proxies are among the most widely used proxies whenever someone wants to extract data from the web or access geo-restricted sites and content. In this article, we will explore what datacenter proxies are, how do they work, their key features, and when should one use them. Datacenter Proxies Datacenter proxies are the IP addresses

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How to hide my IP address without VPN

You may wish to mask your IP address for various reasons, such as accessing content restricted in your native country or region. According to the latest report from research firm GlobalWebIndex, 410 million people worldwide browse the internet anonymously. Fifty percent of these 410 million people use VPN to hide their true identity. While VPN

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Using proxies for data mining in 2021

The internet has become so versatile. It’s just like tons of dishes on the table, and it becomes so hard to decide among them, but we will always want to make the best decision without wasting our time. In other words, do we really need to be precise and accurate about the information we require?

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What is a mobile proxy and why do you need them?

The number of people who access the internet using mobile devices over the years have increased in comparison to those who access it using desktop and tablets. If you frequently browse the internet, you may have used proxies at least once in situations where it is required to conceal yourself or access the geo-restricted websites.

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What Are Virgin Proxies and Why Do You Need One?

What comes to mind when you hear the word “proxy”? The legal phrase “by proxy,” perhaps? Maybe the last word to come to mind is “virgin.” But virgin proxies should be on your mind. You may have heard of proxy servers. Virgin proxies — brought to you by proxy providers — are an important term

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Why you should choose a Dedicated Proxy over a Shared Proxy

Proxies are becoming an integral part of today’s business world. Proxies are not just helping in masking IP addresses and accessing geo-restricted websites, but they also provide a wide range of other benefits to businesses. Proxies help businesses in their brand marketing and promotion, empowering them to reach a bigger audience scale. But making up

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Manage social media accounts without being blocked

Creating multiple social media accounts on the same platform now seems a familiar task, mainly among digital marketers and general users. With the availability of various tools and applications, multiple accounts’ social media management is now more convenient than ever. However, the creation of numerous social media accounts raises flags and may result in IP

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How do rotating proxies work

The rotating proxy’s primary purpose is to hide the user’s identity to surf anonymously on the internet. Proxies are an excellent option for increasing web browsing speed. Furthermore, they also provide ease to create a security fence around the network. Due to the increase in demand, different proxies are becoming available on the internet, specialized

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How Residential Proxy Providers Get Their Proxies

When it comes to the legitimacy of proxies, Residential proxies are the most sought proxies. Their legitimacy provides many advantages, such as least likely to get blocked by target websites when implementing web scraping activities and assessing geo-restricted websites.  It would be worthwhile to investigate where the proxy providers acquire their IP addresses in order

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Residential vs Datacenter Proxies: Full Comparison and Guide

You often use proxies for various purposes, such as masking your IP address for activities such as web scraping and accessing geo-restricted content. You may often not know the different types of proxies that achieve these purposes and provide the highest anonymity level.  As you read along with this blog, you will discover two of

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