Articles tagged "data hoarding"

Proxies & Web Scraping

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 | Jan 05, 2026

Proxies & Web Scraping

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 | Jan 05, 2026

Proxies & Web Scraping

From Hoarding Shame to Data Gold: Mastering Proxies for Scraping

That 'humble setup' of 50k files isn't shame—it's potential. This guide transforms data hoarding into professional web scraping with proxies, automation, and ethical collection strategies for 2026.

10 min read | Jan 05, 2026

Proxies & Web Scraping

The $6 Goodwill Hard Drive Hack: Data Hoarding on a Budget

Finding an 8TB external drive for $6 at Goodwill isn't just luck—it's a strategy. Learn how data hoarders are building massive storage arrays for pennies per terabyte by repurposing discarded drives, and what you need to know before trying it yourself.

12 min read | Dec 31, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

Why Your Music Keeps Disappearing & How to Save It

You're not imagining it—your favorite albums really do vanish from streaming services. This article explains the fragile reality of digital music licensing and provides a practical, step-by-step guide to building a permanent, self-hosted music library you truly own.

14 min read | Dec 28, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

The 60 Minutes CECOT Leak: A Data Hoarder's Guide to Archiving

When a sensitive 60 Minutes segment about CECOT leaked online, the data hoarding community sprang into action. This guide explores the tools and techniques for preserving digital content before it gets taken down, with practical advice for anyone wanting to save important media.

12 min read | Dec 26, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

Amazon's DRM-Free Kindle Move: What It Means for Data Hoarders

Amazon's surprise announcement to offer DRM-free EPUB and PDF downloads starting January 2026 changes everything for ebook collectors. This analysis explores the technical implications, scraping opportunities, and what it means for your digital library strategy.

11 min read | Dec 25, 2025

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 | Dec 23, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

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 | Dec 23, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

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 | Dec 21, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

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 | Dec 20, 2025

Proxies & Web Scraping

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 | Dec 20, 2025