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Industry insights, engineering notes and product updates from the Socks5.IO team.
7 ProxySite Alternatives in 2026: Review and Comparison
Compare seven ProxySite alternatives, review its privacy limits, and choose between free web proxies and proxy IP services for browsing and public data tasks.
Valerie Quinn
Best Proxies for Scraping: Types, Providers, Cost
The best proxies for scraping by target type, a provider comparison, how to evaluate free proxy lists, and how to price proxies per 1,000 successful pages.
Kevin Lin
What Is a Static IP Address? Uses, Limits, and Setup
See when a static IP is useful, what it can and can't do, and whether you need device settings, a router reservation, or a public IP from your ISP.
Gideon Reed
How to Fix a DNS Leak: VPN, Browser, and SOCKS5 Fixes
Learn how to fix DNS leaks in VPNs, browsers, and SOCKS5 clients. Understand what a DNS leak is, check resolver paths, and verify fixes without false alarms.
Kevin Lin
Best Proxy Server for YouTube: A Practical Guide by Use Case
Compare residential, mobile, ISP, and datacenter proxies for YouTube, then choose the right session type for viewing, research, and regional testing.
Valerie Quinn
SOCKS vs HTTP Proxy: Key Differences and Use Cases
Compare socks vs http proxy by traffic, DNS, encryption, compatibility, and setup. Learn when SOCKS5 or HTTP fits browsing, APIs, scraping, and non-web apps.
Kevin Lin
What Is a WebRTC Leak? How to Check and Fix It
What is a WebRTC leak? Learn how to check a WebRTC leak, interpret IPv4, IPv6, private and mDNS results, and fix exposure with a proxy or VPN in your browser.
Valerie Quinn
7 Smartproxy (Decodo) Alternatives Compared for 2026
Compare 7 Smartproxy alternatives by proxy type, pricing model, and use case. Understand Decodo's current pricing and what to check before switching.
Gideon Reed
LinkedIn Scraper Tools: Profiles, Jobs, APIs, and Proxy Support
Compare LinkedIn scraper tools for profiles and jobs, understand billing and free plans, and learn when a compatible workflow needs separate proxy infrastructure.
Valerie Quinn