Proxies & Web Scraping

Anna's Archive Spotify Backup: What Data Hoarders Need to Know

The data preservation community is buzzing about Anna's Archive reportedly backing up Spotify's entire catalog. This technical deep dive explores how such a massive scraping operation works, the proxy infrastructure required, and what it means for digital preservation in 2025.

13 min read | 14 views | Dec 23, 2025

Spotify's 300TB Archive Leak: What It Means for Data Hoarders

In 2025, a massive 300TB archive of Spotify's music catalog began circulating via torrents. This unprecedented data leak raises critical questions about web scraping ethics, copyright law, and digital preservation. We break down exactly how this happened and what it means for the future of music archiving.

13 min read | 14 views | Dec 23, 2025

HDD Price Hikes 2025: How Data Hoarders Are Preparing

Data hoarders are racing against impending HDD price increases in 2025. This comprehensive guide explores why prices are rising, how the community is responding, and practical strategies to secure your storage before costs spike.

14 min read | 12 views | Dec 21, 2025

Storing 125TB of Pi: The Ultimate Data Hoarding Challenge

When a research team offered 125TB of pi digits to data hoarders, it sparked the ultimate storage challenge. Discover why preserving mathematical records matters and how to tackle massive data transfers in 2025.

12 min read | 18 views | Dec 20, 2025

SkyHawk AI vs Surveillance HDDs: The 2025 Data Hoarder's Guide

If you've ever stood in MicroCenter holding a 24TB SkyHawk AI drive wondering if it's right for surveillance, you're not alone. This comprehensive guide breaks down the crucial differences between AI-optimized and traditional surveillance drives, helping you make the right choice for your data storage needs in 2025.

12 min read | 14 views | Dec 20, 2025