Proxies & Web Scraping

The Data Hoarder's Dilemma: Why 'I Might Need This Someday' Is Killing Your Scraping

The 'I might need this someday' mentality leads to inefficient, costly web scraping. In 2026, smart scrapers focus on targeted collection, proper proxy management, and building actually useful datasets instead of hoarding everything.

10 min read | 66 views | Mar 20, 2026

From Tape Drive to Cloud: How Tech History Shapes Data Collection

Finding streets named Tape Drive and Disk Drive isn't just quirky geography—it's a roadmap to understanding how storage history informs modern data collection challenges. This exploration reveals practical strategies for scraping, preserving digital artifacts, and navigating today's data landscape.

11 min read | 49 views | Mar 19, 2026

How the Internet Preserved the DOGE Deposition Videos

When the controversial DOGE deposition videos were pulled from public view, they didn't disappear. A coordinated effort by data hoarders, using web scraping and decentralized tools, ensured multiple copies survived across the internet. This is how digital preservation works in 2026.

12 min read | 49 views | Mar 17, 2026

Preserving Controversial Archives: The Tech Behind Hosting Massive Public Datasets

A comprehensive technical guide exploring the infrastructure and methods behind hosting massive public datasets like the Epstein files archive. Learn about the challenges of managing ~3200 videos and ~597,000 PDFs, and the web scraping techniques that make such preservation possible.

10 min read | 53 views | Mar 14, 2026

Myrient Hits 100% Downloaded: What This 385TB Archive Means

The massive Myrient preservation project has reached a critical milestone: 100% downloaded. This 385TB archive represents one of the most significant digital preservation efforts in recent memory. Here's what it means for the community and how you can access it.

13 min read | 66 views | Mar 13, 2026

The Vanishing Internet: Why Our Digital Past Is Disappearing

The internet we grew up with is vanishing piece by piece. Companies are removing classic content, leaving digital gaps where memories and culture once lived. Here's why it's happening and what you can do about it.

12 min read | 57 views | Mar 13, 2026

Scaling Python & Selenium: Lessons from 50 Nodes & 3.9M Records

Learn how to scale Python and Selenium web scraping to 50 nodes and collect 3.9M+ records. This guide covers anti-detection strategies, infrastructure management, and lessons from real-world large-scale scraping operations in 2026.

12 min read | 57 views | Mar 13, 2026

Python List Comprehensions: The Scraper's Secret Weapon

You've been writing Python for months, maybe scraping data or automating tasks. But that moment hits—you see someone else's clean code using list comprehensions and realize you've been doing it the hard way. This guide transforms that confusion into clarity, specifically for web scraping workflows.

14 min read | 54 views | Mar 12, 2026

Office Depot's $1,000 Hard Drive: Why Web Scraping Reveals Real Prices

When Office Depot lists a hard drive for $1,000, web scraping reveals the truth behind inflated retail prices. Learn how data extraction tools and proxies help uncover real market values and avoid overpaying.

10 min read | 65 views | Mar 08, 2026

Why Your Data Hoard Needs Protection from Kids in 2026

Data hoarders face unexpected threats from curious children. This guide explores why your terabytes need protection from tiny hands and provides practical solutions for 2026.

12 min read | 83 views | Mar 04, 2026

Solving Data Storage Problems: From Hoarding to Smart Management

Facing storage limitations with your media collection or data projects? Discover practical solutions for managing massive data storage, from NAS configurations to smart organizational strategies that actually work in real-world scenarios.

13 min read | 84 views | Mar 04, 2026

From 5x4TB NAS to Single Drive: The Data Hoarder's Reality Check

Remember when building a 5x4TB NAS felt like conquering the storage world? Now single drives hold more than those entire arrays. We explore what this means for data hoarders, backup strategies, and the future of personal data storage.

10 min read | 69 views | Mar 03, 2026