Manjaro Proxy

This is a proxy server integrated into the app to redirect traffic. It allows you to protect yourself from being tracked or to use the program where it is blocked. For example, at one time, users used a proxy server to bypass Telegram blocking.

To enable proxies in your MacBook, you need to go to "System Preferences" (from the "Apple" menu), then open "Network", then - specify the type of connection you are using. Then select "Advanced Settings" (can be named as "Advanced"), then click on "Proxy". And then - either set the parameters manually, or specify a configuration file.

If your Selenium ChromeDriver with Python has stopped working, there could be various reasons behind it. Here are some common troubleshooting steps to identify and resolve the issue:

1. Check ChromeDriver Version:

   • Ensure that the version of ChromeDriver you are using is compatible with the version of Google Chrome installed on your machine. Download the latest ChromeDriver version from the official website if needed.

2. Update Chrome Browser:

   • Make sure your Google Chrome browser is up to date. An incompatible ChromeDriver version may not work correctly with an outdated browser.

3. Update Selenium WebDriver:

   • Ensure that you have the latest version of the Selenium WebDriver library installed. You can update it using:

pip install --upgrade selenium

• Check Chrome Browser Version:

  • Verify the version of your Google Chrome browser. You can find this information in the Chrome browser by going to "Settings -> About Chrome." Ensure that the ChromeDriver version matches this version.

• Provide ChromeDriver Path Explicitly:

  • Specify the path to ChromeDriver explicitly when creating a WebDriver instance. For example:

from selenium import webdriver

driver = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path='/path/to/chromedriver')

• • Replace '/path/to/chromedriver' with the actual path to your ChromeDriver executable.

• Check for Errors and Logs:

  • Examine any error messages or logs generated during the execution of your Selenium script. These messages can provide clues about what might be going wrong.

• Firewall/Antivirus:

  • Check if your firewall or antivirus software is blocking ChromeDriver. Temporarily disable these to test if they are causing the issue.

• Headless Mode:

  • If you are running ChromeDriver in headless mode, try running it without headless mode to see if the issue persists.

• Temporary Directory Access:

  • Ensure that the process running your Selenium script has the necessary permissions to write to the temporary directory. ChromeDriver may need to write to the system's temporary directory during execution.

• Try a Different Browser:

  • If the issue persists with Chrome, try using a different browser (e.g., Firefox) to see if the problem is specific to Chrome or if it's a more general WebDriver issue.

• Reinstall ChromeDriver:

  • Consider reinstalling ChromeDriver by downloading the latest version and replacing the existing executable.

• Check for System Updates:

  • Ensure that your operating system is up to date. Some issues may be resolved by updating the underlying system libraries.

• Check Browser Extensions:

  • Disable any browser extensions or plugins that might interfere with the WebDriver.

• • Replace '/path/to/chromedriver' with the actual path to your ChromeDriver executable.

• Check for Errors and Logs:

  • Examine any error messages or logs generated during the execution of your Selenium script. These messages can provide clues about what might be going wrong.

• Firewall/Antivirus:

  • Check if your firewall or antivirus software is blocking ChromeDriver. Temporarily disable these to test if they are causing the issue.

• Headless Mode:

  • If you are running ChromeDriver in headless mode, try running it without headless mode to see if the issue persists.

• Temporary Directory Access:

  • Ensure that the process running your Selenium script has the necessary permissions to write to the temporary directory. ChromeDriver may need to write to the system's temporary directory during execution.

• Try a Different Browser:

  • If the issue persists with Chrome, try using a different browser (e.g., Firefox) to see if the problem is specific to Chrome or if it's a more general WebDriver issue.

• Reinstall ChromeDriver:

  • Consider reinstalling ChromeDriver by downloading the latest version and replacing the existing executable.

• Check for System Updates:

  • Ensure that your operating system is up to date. Some issues may be resolved by updating the underlying system libraries.

• Check Browser Extensions:

  • Disable any browser extensions or plugins that might interfere with the WebDriver.

There are 2 ways to do this. The first is to manually change the settings in /etc/environment, but you will definitely need root access to do that. You can also use the Network Manager utility (compatible with all common DEs). You just have to make sure beforehand that the driver for the network adapter to work properly is installed on the system.

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).