Ubuntu Proxy Servers

If your ISP blocks you from downloading torrents, turning on your proxy server is the easiest way around the blockage. How exactly this is done depends on the torrent client you are using. For example, in Qbittorrent you need to go to settings, open "Network" tab, check "Proxy-server" and manually specify its settings. The same way uTorrent is configured.

Scraping a large number of web pages using JavaScript typically involves the use of a headless browser or a scraping library. Puppeteer is a popular headless browser library for Node.js that allows you to automate browser actions, including web scraping.

Here's a basic example using Puppeteer:

Install Puppeteer:

npm install puppeteer

Create a JavaScript script for web scraping:

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');

async function scrapeWebPages() {
    const browser = await puppeteer.launch();
    const page = await browser.newPage();

    // Array of URLs to scrape
    const urls = ['https://example.com/page1', 'https://example.com/page2', /* add more URLs */];

    for (const url of urls) {
        await page.goto(url, { waitUntil: 'domcontentloaded' });

        // Perform scraping actions here
        const title = await page.title();
        console.log(`Title of ${url}: ${title}`);

        // You can extract other information as needed

        // Add a delay to avoid being blocked (customize the delay based on your needs)
        await page.waitForTimeout(1000);
    }

    await browser.close();
}

scrapeWebPages();

Run the script:

node your-script.js

In this example:

• Puppeteer is used to launch a headless browser and open pages.
• The urls array contains the list of web pages to scrape. You can extend this array with the URLs you need.
• Inside the loop, you can perform scraping actions using Puppeteer functions. For example, extracting data using page.title().

Keep in mind the following:

• Be aware of the legality and terms of service for web scraping on the targeted websites.
• Respect the websites' robots.txt files and use delays between requests to avoid being blocked.
• Customize the scraping logic based on the structure of the web pages you are dealing with.

To catch a dynamic element using Selenium, you can use various methods depending on the specifics of the element and the browser you are using. Here are some common approaches:

Using WebDriverWait and expected_conditions:

The WebDriverWait class is used to wait for a specific condition to be met before proceeding with the script. You can use the expected_conditions module to define the condition you want to wait for.

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

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

dynamic_element = WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(
    EC.presence_of_element_located((By.ID, "dynamic-element-id"))
)

In this example, the script will wait up to 10 seconds for the element with the ID dynamic-element-id to appear on the page. Once the element is present, it can be interacted with or located.

Using JavaScript to interact with dynamic elements:

You can use the execute_script() method to run JavaScript code in the context of the current page. This allows you to interact with dynamic elements that may not be accessible through the regular Selenium methods.

from selenium import webdriver

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

dynamic_element = driver.execute_script("return document.getElementById('dynamic-element-id');")

In this example, the script runs JavaScript code to get a reference to the element with the ID dynamic-element-id. You can then interact with the element using JavaScript or Selenium methods.

Using actions with dynamic elements:

The actions module allows you to simulate user interactions, such as mouse movements and clicks. You can use this module to interact with dynamic elements that require user-like interaction.

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.action_chains import ActionChains

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

dynamic_element = driver.find_element(By.ID, "dynamic-element-id")
actions = ActionChains(driver)
actions.move_to_element(dynamic_element).perform()
actions.click(dynamic_element).perform()

In this example, the script moves the mouse cursor to the dynamic element and simulates a click, which may be necessary if the element is interactive or requires user-like interaction.

Remember to replace "https://www.example.com", "dynamic-element-id", and other elements with the actual values for the website you are working with. Also, ensure that the browser driver (e.g., ChromeDriver for Google Chrome) is installed and properly configured in your environment.

If your proxy is not connecting, there could be several reasons for the issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

1. Check the proxy settings: Ensure that you have entered the correct proxy server address, port, and authentication credentials (if required) in your browser or application settings. Double-check for any typos or errors in the information.

2. Verify the proxy server status: Confirm that the proxy server is up and running. If you are using a third-party proxy service, check their website or contact their support for any ongoing issues or outages.

3. Test the internet connection: Disable the proxy settings and try connecting to the internet directly. If you can connect without the proxy, the issue might be with the proxy server itself.

4. Check for firewall or antivirus interference: Ensure that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the proxy connection. You may need to add an exception for the proxy server in your firewall or antivirus settings.

5. Update your browser or application: Make sure you are using the latest version of your browser or application, as older versions might have compatibility issues with the proxy server.

6. Clear browser cache and cookies: Sometimes, corrupted cache or cookies can cause issues with proxy connections. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies, then restart the browser and try connecting again.

7. Try a different proxy server: If the issue persists, consider using a different proxy server. You can find various proxy servers online, but be cautious when using free proxies, as they might be slow, unreliable, or insecure.

8. Consult support resources: If you are still unable to connect to the proxy server, consult the support resources or documentation for your browser or application. You can also reach out to the proxy server provider's support team for assistance.

Every proxy server is of the type 168.1.1.1:8080, where the first part before the colon is the IP address of the remote computer through which the connection is made. The second part (after the colon, in this case 8080) is the port number through which your equipment will connect to that very remote server.