Good Proxy

An "open" proxy means one that is publicly available. It can be used by many network users at the same time. But because of this its bandwidth is also quite low, because the server simultaneously handles all requests through a single port.

Bypassing CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is generally considered unethical and against the terms of service of most websites. CAPTCHAs are designed to ensure that interactions with a website are performed by humans rather than automated scripts. Attempting to bypass CAPTCHA measures without explicit permission is likely to violate the website's terms of service and may have legal consequences.

If you are facing challenges with CAPTCHAs while using Selenium, consider the following alternatives:

1. Use CAPTCHA Solving Services:

   • Some third-party services offer CAPTCHA solving solutions. These services may use human workers to solve CAPTCHAs for you. However, keep in mind that using such services may still violate the terms of service of the website.

2. Contact the Website Owner:

   • If you are legitimately using Selenium for testing purposes or any other sanctioned activity, consider reaching out to the website owner or administrator. They may provide you with a way to bypass CAPTCHAs for testing purposes.

3. Use Headless Browsing:

   • Some websites may implement CAPTCHAs only for users interacting with the website in a visible browser window. Running Selenium in headless mode (without a visible browser) may reduce the likelihood of encountering CAPTCHAs.

4. Automate Only What's Necessary:

   • Avoid unnecessary interactions with the website and automate only what is essential. Excessive and rapid interactions may trigger CAPTCHAs.

5. Consider Alternatives:

   • Explore alternatives to web scraping if CAPTCHAs are a significant obstacle. Some websites provide APIs or other methods for accessing data without the need for traditional web scraping.

Always respect the terms of service of the websites you are interacting with and seek permission if you encounter obstacles like CAPTCHAs. Attempting to bypass security measures without authorization is not only unethical but may also lead to legal consequences.

Setting up a proxy on your TV depends on the type of TV and the operating system it uses. Some smart TVs run on platforms like Android TV, webOS, or Tizen, which allow you to install apps and configure network settings. Here, I will provide instructions for popular smart TV platforms:

Android TV:
- Press the "Home" button on your remote control.
- Scroll up or down to "Apps" and highlight "Settings."
- Select "Network" or "Network & Internet."
- Choose "Advanced settings" or "More settings."
- Select "Manage proxy settings" or "Proxy settings."
- Choose "Enable proxy" and enter the proxy server address, port, and authentication credentials (if required).
- Save the settings and restart your TV if necessary.

webOS (LG Smart TV):
- Press the "Home" button on your remote control.
- Scroll up or down to "Settings" and select it.
- Choose "All Settings" or "General."
- Select "Network" or "Internet."
- Choose "Wi-Fi Direct" or "Wired" depending on your connection type.
- Select "Advanced settings" or "Internet settings."
- Choose "Manual proxy settings" and enter the proxy server address, port, and authentication credentials (if required).
- Save the settings and restart your TV if necessary.

Tizen (Samsung Smart TV):
- Press the "Menu" button on your remote control.
- Scroll up or down to "Settings" and select it.
- Choose "General" or "Network."
- Select "Network status" or "Internet."
- Choose "Wi-Fi" or "Wired" depending on your connection type.
- Select "Advanced settings" or "Internet settings."
- Choose "Manual proxy settings" and enter the proxy server address, port, and authentication credentials (if required).
- Save the settings and restart your TV if necessary.

You need to go to "Settings", under "Sharing" select "VPN". And there you can either enter the connection parameters manually (address, port number, username and password), or choose a program that automatically connects the user to the proxy (free applications of this type can be found in Google Play).

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).