Proxies & Web Scraping

Web Scraping Infrastructure: Timing Your Data Storage Investments

Timing your hardware purchases can make or break your web scraping operations. Learn from data hoarders who navigated the 2025 HDD price surge and discover strategies for optimizing your scraping infrastructure investments.

13 min read | 102 views | Jan 22, 2026

Building a 20-Drive CD Ripping Beast: A Data Hoarder's Guide

Discover how to build a massive 20-drive CD ripping system using SATA controllers, avoid common ATAPI compatibility issues, and automate bulk data extraction workflows for serious data preservation projects.

14 min read | 93 views | Jan 22, 2026

Inherited a Data Hoard? Your 2026 Guide to Taming 80TB of Chaos

Facing a mountain of inherited digital data? From assessing what you have to creating a sustainable archive, this 2026 guide provides the practical steps and tools you need to bring order to terabytes of chaos.

14 min read | 97 views | Jan 20, 2026

Judge Orders Anna's Archive to Delete Data: Why No One Expects Compliance

A federal judge has ordered Anna's Archive to delete terabytes of scraped data. The tech community's overwhelming consensus? They won't. This article dives into the technical, legal, and practical reasons why, and what it reveals about the future of data control.

9 min read | 123 views | Jan 18, 2026

From 1PB to Proxies: Scaling Your Data Hoard in 2026

When your data hoard crosses the 1PB threshold, you need proper infrastructure. This guide covers rack setup, network upgrades, and how to implement smart proxy strategies for sustainable web scraping at scale.

13 min read | 101 views | Jan 18, 2026

Platinum Micro Amazon Warning: Protect Your Data Hoard in 2026

A Reddit data hoarder's experience reveals Platinum Micro ships expensive 14TB drives in plastic containers with zero protection, resulting in damaged drives. Learn how to protect your data investments and avoid similar disasters in 2026.

9 min read | 115 views | Jan 13, 2026

Flash Media Longevity Testing: 6-Year Results & Data Hoarding Reality

Six years into a real-world flash media longevity test reveals surprising results about data retention on consumer drives. Discover what this means for your data hoarding strategy and how to protect your digital archives.

10 min read | 119 views | Jan 12, 2026

How to Rip 2,500 Discs Fast: A Data Hoarder's Guide for 2026

Facing thousands of discs to digitize? This comprehensive guide covers hardware optimization, workflow automation, and storage planning for massive media ripping projects in 2026. Learn from real data hoarder experiences.

14 min read | 123 views | Jan 12, 2026

SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD Design Change: What It Means for Data Hoarders

SanDisk has quietly redesigned the Extreme Pro SSD's internals, moving from a discrete NVMe-to-USB bridge to an integrated controller. This analysis explores the engineering changes, thermal implications, and real-world impact for data-intensive users.

12 min read | 121 views | Jan 11, 2026

How to Archive a Porn Star's Entire Filmography in 2026

A comprehensive technical guide for researchers and archivists seeking to ethically compile complete performer filmographies using modern web scraping, data management, and organization techniques in 2026.

15 min read | 133 views | Jan 05, 2026

How PricePerGig.com Scrapes Deals & Why Retailer Integration Matters

When PricePerGig.com added Overclockers UK to its comparison engine, it revealed the complex web scraping infrastructure needed for accurate price tracking. This deep dive explores how these tools work, the technical challenges of multi-retailer integration, and what data hoarders should know about automated deal hunting in 2026.

13 min read | 120 views | Jan 05, 2026

ServerPartDeals Price Hikes: How Web Scraping Can Save Your Budget

ServerPartDeals recently increased prices on 24TB drives twice in days, leaving data hoarders frustrated. Learn how web scraping and proxy rotation can help you monitor prices, track inventory, and make smarter purchasing decisions before the next price hike hits.

13 min read | 129 views | Jan 05, 2026