BitBucket Proxy

Technically, ISP can block only some intermediary servers by IP-addresses. But it's impossible to block absolutely all VPN-servers, because there are so many of them and their addresses are constantly changing. Accordingly, in this case, you just need to use another VPN-server.

To change the proxy settings on your PC, follow these steps for different operating systems:

For Windows:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type "inetcpl" and press Enter to open the Internet Properties window.
3. Go to the "Connections" tab, and click on "LAN settings."
4. In the LAN settings, uncheck the box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN" if you want to disable the proxy or check the box and enter the proxy server address and port if you want to enable it.
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

For macOS:

1. Click the Apple menu and select "System Preferences."
2. Click "Network."
3. Select the network connection you want to change the proxy settings for (e.g., Wi-Fi, Ethernet).
4. Click the "Advanced" button.
5. Go to the "Proxies" tab.
6. Configure the proxy settings by selecting the proxy type (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS) and entering the proxy server address and port.
7. Click "OK" and then "Apply" to save your changes.

For Linux:

1. Open the Terminal.
2. Enter the following command to edit the network configuration file: sudo nano /etc/environment
3. Find the line that starts with "http_proxy" and edit the value to include the proxy server address and port (e.g., "http_proxy=http://proxyserver:port").
4. Save the file and close the Terminal.
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Proxy service settings refer to the configuration and settings related to the use of a proxy server. A proxy server is an intermediary server that sits between a client and a destination server, acting as an intermediary to request and deliver content on behalf of the client. The main purpose of a proxy server is to improve performance, enhance security, or bypass restrictions on accessing certain content.

Proxy service settings include the following components:

1. Proxy server address: The IP address or domain name of the proxy server that the client will use to route requests and receive responses.

2. Proxy server port: The port number on which the proxy server is listening for incoming connections.

3. Protocol: The communication protocol used by the proxy server, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS.

4. Authentication: The credentials required to access the proxy server, including username and password, if the proxy server requires authentication.

5. Connection timeout: The maximum amount of time, in seconds, that the client will wait for a response from the proxy server before timing out and attempting to reconnect.

6. Socks version: The version of the SOCKS protocol used by the proxy server, such as SOCKS4 or SOCKS5.

7. Proxy type: The type of proxy server, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS, that the client will use to route requests and receive responses.

8. Bypass list: A list of domains or IP addresses that the client will bypass the proxy server for, allowing direct access to those resources.

9. Connection encryption: The method used to encrypt the data transmitted between the client and the proxy server, such as SSL or TLS.

10. User-agent: The user-agent string that the client will use to identify itself to the proxy server and destination server.

To optimize the performance of Selenium with Chrome and Chromedriver, you can consider several strategies:

Latest Versions:
Ensure that you are using the latest version of Chrome and Chromedriver. They are frequently updated to include performance improvements and bug fixes.

Chromedriver Version Compatibility:
Make sure that the version of Chromedriver you are using is compatible with the version of Chrome installed on your machine. Mismatched versions may lead to unexpected behavior.

Headless Mode:
If you don't need to see the browser window during automation, consider running Chrome in headless mode. Headless mode can significantly improve the speed of browser automation.

chrome_options.add_argument('--headless')

Chrome Options:
Experiment with different Chrome options to see how they affect performance. For example, you can set options related to GPU usage, image loading, and more.

chrome_options.add_argument('--disable-gpu')
chrome_options.add_argument('--blink-settings=imagesEnabled=false')

Page Loading Strategy:
Adjust the page loading strategy. For example, you can set pageLoadStrategy to 'eager' or 'none' if it fits your use case.

chrome_options.add_argument('--pageLoadStrategy=eager')

Timeouts:
Adjust timeouts appropriately. For example, setting script timeouts or implicit waits can help to avoid unnecessary waiting times.

driver.set_script_timeout(10)
driver.implicitly_wait(5)

Parallel Execution:
Consider parallel execution of tests. Running tests in parallel can significantly reduce overall execution time.

Browser Window Size:
Set a specific window size to avoid unnecessary rendering.

chrome_options.add_argument('window-size=1920x1080')

Disable Extensions:
Disable unnecessary Chrome extensions during testing.

chrome_options.add_argument('--disable-extensions')

Logging:
Enable logging to identify any issues or bottlenecks.

service_args = ['--verbose', '--log-path=/path/to/chromedriver.log']
service = ChromeService(executable_path='/path/to/chromedriver', service_args=service_args)

To connect your iPhone to a proxy server, follow these steps:

Open the "Settings" section. Go to the "Wi-Fi" tab. Next to your access point, click on "i". Click on "Proxy settings". Use the manual setting and specify the proxy data. To specify the proxy username and password you need to enable the "Authentication" option. Save your settings.