Google Chrome SOCKS Proxy

The first thing you need to do to use a proxy in your browser is to make the necessary settings. In Google Chrome browser, go to "Network" and then find and click on "Change proxy settings". In the "Internet properties" window that opens, go to "Connection" and click on the "Network settings" button at the bottom. When a new window opens, check the "Use proxy server for local connections" box and the "Do not use proxy server for local addresses" box. Enter the proxy port and IP address in the corresponding fields, close the window and click "OK".

To pass a Selenium WebDriver instance to a Python decorator, you can create a custom decorator that takes the WebDriver instance as an argument. Here's an example of how to do this:

First, create a custom decorator that accepts the WebDriver instance:

def webdriver_decorator(driver):
    def decorator(func):
        @functools.wraps(func)
        def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
            return func(driver, *args, **kwargs)
        return wrapper
    return decorator

Create a function that takes the WebDriver instance as an argument and performs the desired action:

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

def my_function(driver, search_query):
    driver.get('https://example.com')
    search_box = WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(EC.visibility_of_element_located((By.ID, 'search-box')))
    search_box.send_keys(search_query)
    search_box.send_keys(Keys.RETURN)

Apply the custom decorator to the function and pass the WebDriver instance:

@webdriver_decorator
def my_function_with_decorator(driver, search_query):
    return my_function(driver, search_query)

Now you can use the decorated function and pass the WebDriver instance:

driver = webdriver.Chrome()
driver.get('https://example.com')

search_results = my_function_with_decorator(driver, 'your search query')

In this example, the my_function_with_decorator function is the same as the my_function function, but it is wrapped by the webdriver_decorator. When you call my_function_with_decorator, you need to pass the WebDriver instance as the first argument.

If your proxy server is not responding, follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the proxy server settings: Ensure that the proxy server address, port, and authentication details (if required) are correct in your browser or application settings.

2. Verify the proxy server status: Visit the proxy server's website or contact the provider to check if the server is currently operational.

3. Restart the proxy server: If you have created your own proxy server, restart the server to resolve any temporary issues.

4. Test the network connection: Check your internet connection to ensure it's stable and working properly. You can try accessing other websites to determine if the issue is specific to the proxy server.

5. Update the software: Make sure you're using the latest version of the browser or application that is configured to use the proxy server. An outdated version might not be compatible with the proxy server.

6. Disable other security software: Temporarily disable any firewalls, antivirus software, or VPNs that might be interfering with the proxy server's operation.

7. Check for network restrictions: Ensure that your network (e.g., workplace, school, or ISP) is not blocking the proxy server or specific websites you're trying to access.

8. Contact the proxy server provider: If the issue persists, contact the proxy server provider for further assistance. They may be able to provide more specific troubleshooting steps or identify any ongoing issues with their service.

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 the "i" button. Click on "Proxy settings". Use the manual setting and specify the proxy data. To specify a login and password from the proxy you should enable the "Authentication" option. Save the settings.

VPN allows you to hide your real IP address, as well as further encrypt your traffic. VPN is also actively used for address spoofing. For example, the user is in the Russian Federation, but by connecting through a VPN server, the site "thinks" that the user is from the United States.