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Proxy Basics

Learn what a proxy is, how it works, and why it’s vital for privacy, automation, and AI data collection in 2025.

What is a Proxy? Complete guide for privacy, automation, and AI data

A practical, developer-focused guide to proxies: how they work, why they matter for privacy, automation, scraping, QA, and AI data, and how to use datacenter HTTP/HTTPS proxies effectively.

Types of Proxies Explained – Complete Comparison for Speed, Privacy & Automation

Learn the key proxy types (datacenter, residential, ISP/static, mobile) and how they differ for speed, privacy, and automation. Includes protocols, rotation, anonymity levels, and practical selection steps.

Proxy vs VPN vs Tor – Understanding the Key Differences in Privacy, Speed, and Security

Compare proxy, VPN, and Tor technologies — learn how each protects privacy, manages traffic, and affects speed and anonymity in 2025. Ideal for automation, AI data, and secure browsing.

How Proxies Work – Complete Guide to Data Routing, Privacy & Control

Learn how proxies work — how they route data, mask IP addresses, and enable privacy, automation, and AI workflows. A complete 2025 guide for developers and businesses.

Are Proxies Legal? – Laws, Ethics, and Safe Proxy Practices

Your 2025 guide to understanding when proxy use is legal, what laws apply, and how to stay compliant with ethical and transparent practices.

Static IP Proxies Explained: When Sticky Sessions Matter

Explore the world of Static IP Proxies and understand when sticky sessions are crucial for your web scraping and automation needs.

Understanding Proxy Authentication: IP vs User/Pass

Learn how IP allowlist and username/password proxy authentication work, when to use each, and how to configure clients with clear examples.

Rotating vs Static Proxies: How to Choose and Implement

A practical, developer-friendly guide to rotating vs static proxies—what they are, when to use each, and how to implement them for scraping, SEO, and automation at scale.

What Is IP Rotation? A Practical Guide for Developers, Growth, SEO, and Data Teams

Learn what IP rotation is, why it matters for scraping, SEO, and automation, and how to implement it safely and effectively with bulk datacenter proxies.

What Is an Elite/Anonymous Proxy? A Practical Guide for Devs

Understand what an elite/anonymous proxy is, how it differs from other anonymity levels, how to test it, and how to configure it in code for scraping, SEO, and data pipelines.

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