Google Bard Proxy

To configure a proxy on your MikroTik router, you need the Winbox software. The following steps must be done in the application: Open the "IP"-"WebProxy" sections. Check the box next to "Enabled". Enter the parameters of the proxy-server.

After that you have to specify the data of the proxy in the browser to be used. As an example, let's take Google Chrome. What you need to do:

Open the browser.
Click on the icon "?" in the upper right corner.
Go to "Settings".
Select the "Advanced" option.
Click the "System" tab.
Click on "Open proxy settings for your computer".
Click on "Network settings".
Activate the "Use proxy server" option.
In the tab that opens, specify the IP address of the proxy server. You should enter it in the field of the protocol to which the proxy server belongs.
Click the "OK" button to save your settings.

If Selenium is not loading the specified browser profile, there are several possible reasons and solutions to investigate. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check Profile Path:

   • Verify that the path to the specified browser profile is correct. Provide the absolute path to the profile directory when setting up the browser profile.

2. Ensure Browser Compatibility:

   • Make sure that the version of Selenium WebDriver you are using is compatible with the version of the browser. Compatibility issues can sometimes cause profile-related problems.

3. Use Browser-Specific Options:

   • Different browsers may have specific options for setting up a profile. For example, in Chrome, you can use user-data-dir to specify the user data directory (profile).

from selenium import webdriver

chrome_options = webdriver.ChromeOptions()
chrome_options.add_argument('--user-data-dir=/path/to/profile')

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=chrome_options)

• Profile Settings Conflict:

  • Check if there are conflicting settings in the specified profile that might interfere with Selenium. Manually inspect the profile directory to ensure it is in a clean state.

• Clear Browser Cache and Cookies:

  • If you are using an existing profile, clearing the browser cache and cookies might help. Create a clean profile or clear the existing one before running your Selenium script.

• Profile Locking:

  • Ensure that the specified profile is not locked by another instance of the browser. Make sure that no other browser instances are using the same profile concurrently.

• Browser Version Mismatch:

  • If you have recently updated your browser, there might be compatibility issues with the existing profile. Create a new profile or update the existing one to match the browser version.

• Handle Security Restrictions:

  • Some browsers, especially when used in automated testing, may impose security restrictions on loading specific profiles. Review browser settings or consider adjusting security settings to allow profile loading.

• Check for Selenium Updates:

  • Ensure that you are using the latest version of the Selenium WebDriver library. Updates may include fixes for profile-related issues.

• Logging and Debugging:

  • Enable browser and WebDriver logs to capture any error messages or warnings related to the profile. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.

• Use Browser-Specific Drivers:

  • If you are using a specific browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox), make sure you are using the appropriate browser-specific WebDriver executable (ChromeDriver, GeckoDriver).

Yes, it is possible to use Selenium without opening a visible browser window by using headless mode. Headless mode allows the browser to run in the background without displaying the graphical user interface. This can be useful for running automated tests or web scraping processes without the overhead of a visible browser.

Here's an example of how to use headless mode with Selenium in Python:

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.options import Options

# Create ChromeOptions and set headless mode
chrome_options = Options()
chrome_options.add_argument('--headless')

# Create WebDriver instance with headless mode
driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=chrome_options)

# Your Selenium script...

# Close the browser when done
driver.quit()

In this example:

chrome_options.add_argument('--headless') is used to enable headless mode for Chrome.

You can apply a similar approach for other browsers like Firefox:

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.firefox.options import Options

# Create FirefoxOptions and set headless mode
firefox_options = Options()
firefox_options.headless = True

# Create WebDriver instance with headless mode
driver = webdriver.Firefox(options=firefox_options)

# Your Selenium script...

# Close the browser when done
driver.quit()

Headless mode is beneficial for scenarios where you don't need to visually inspect the browser while the script is running, and it can also help in improving the performance of your automated processes. Keep in mind that certain actions, especially those related to rendering and interaction with the visible browser, may behave differently in headless mode.

To find out the port of the proxy server, you just need to use any browser (Yandex Browser, Opera, Google Chrome). Then you need to follow the algorithm:

Start the browser. Go to "Settings". In the search box enter the query "proxy". Click on "Proxy settings". In the window that opens, select "Network settings". This will open a tab with the IP address and port of the proxy server.

Enter the settings using the gear icon (home screen) and click on it. Under "Wireless Networks", click on "Wi-Fi" and then click on "WiredSSID" and select "Change Network". Check the "Advanced" checkbox, and then select "Manual" for the proxy server. Click "Save" and close the settings.