Bell Proxy

In CentOS, if there is no graphical interface (from the terminal), proxy configuration is done through the export http_proxy=http://User:Pass@Proxy:Port/ command. Accordingly, User is the user, Pass is the password to identify you, Proxy is the IP address of the proxy, and Port is the port number. If you have DE, the configuration can be done via Network Manager (as in any other Linux distribution).

If you are experiencing TimeoutException errors when trying to run Selenium in headless mode in PyCharm, there are several potential causes and solutions. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and address the issue:

1. Increase Wait Time:

   • Headless mode may introduce additional latency, and elements might take longer to load. Increase the timeout for explicit waits to give the elements enough time to become available.

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=options)

# Increase the timeout as needed
wait = WebDriverWait(driver, 20)

# Example wait for an element to be clickable
element = wait.until(EC.element_to_be_clickable((By.ID, 'your_locator')))

• Use Different Locator Strategies:

  • If one locator strategy is causing timeouts, try using a different one. For example, switch from By.ID to By.XPATH or vice versa.

• Verify Element Identification:

  • Confirm that the element locator used in your script is correct and uniquely identifies the intended element.

• Check for JavaScript Errors:

  • Open the browser console and check for any JavaScript errors that might be affecting the behavior of the page.

• Increase Browser Window Size:

  • Some websites may behave differently in headless mode based on the window size. Try setting a larger window size.

options.add_argument('--window-size=1920,1080')

• Update ChromeDriver:

  • Ensure that you are using the latest version of ChromeDriver that is compatible with your Chrome browser version.

• Use a Custom User Agent:

  • Some websites may behave differently based on the user agent. Try setting a custom user agent.

options.add_argument('--user-agent=Your_Custom_User_Agent')

• Check for Captchas or Additional Security Measures:

  • Some websites may use captchas or additional security measures that could cause delays. Ensure that your script is not encountering captchas.

• Browser Profile:

  • In some cases, the behavior of the browser may change when running in headless mode. Experiment with different browser profiles or use a clean profile.

• Network Issues:

  • Ensure that there are no network-related issues that might be causing delays in loading elements.

• Check Proxy Settings:

  • If you are using a proxy, ensure that the proxy settings are configured correctly for headless mode.

• Headless Mode Compatibility:

  • Some websites may have issues with headless mode due to user agent detection or other factors. Test your script on different websites to see if the issue persists.

To disable the proxy in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge: Locate the Microsoft Edge application on your computer and click on its icon to launch the browser.

2. Click on the three-dot menu: In the upper right corner of the Edge window, click on the three horizontal dots to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings": From the menu, click on "Settings" to open the Settings pane.

4. Scroll down and click on "Privacy and services": In the Settings pane, scroll down and click on "Privacy and services" to expand the options.

5. Click on "VPN": Under the "Privacy and services" section, click on "VPN" to open the VPN settings.

6. Toggle off "Use secure DNS": In the VPN settings, locate the "Use secure DNS" toggle and switch it off. This will disable the proxy settings in Microsoft Edge.

7. Restart Edge: Close and reopen Microsoft Edge to apply the changes and ensure that the proxy is disabled.

Alternatively, you can also disable the proxy settings by using the following method:

1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.

2. Press Ctrl+Shift+O: Press the Ctrl, Shift, and O keys simultaneously on your keyboard to open the Edge Developer Tools.

3. Click on the "Network" tab: In the Developer Tools window, click on the "Network" tab to view network-related settings.

4. Click on the "Disable proxy" checkbox: In the Network tab, locate the "Disable proxy" checkbox and click on it to disable the proxy settings in Microsoft Edge.

5. Restart Edge: Close and reopen Microsoft Edge to apply the changes and ensure that the proxy is disabled.

The main scenarios for using a proxy server: bypassing blocking, hiding the real IP, protection of confidential data when connecting to public WiFi access points, interaction with blocked applications, connection to closed portals, forums (which operate only in one country, region).

"Work via VPN" means to connect to a site, an application or a remote server via a VPN server. That is, through an "intermediary" that not only hides the real IP address, but also additionally encrypts the traffic so that it cannot be "read".