Marcus Chen
Product & Network Architect
Marcus Chen is a Product & Network Architect at Nstdata with deep expertise in proxy infrastructure, network engineering, and web data acquisition. He specializes in designing scalable residential, ISP, mobile, and datacenter proxy solutions that enable reliable access to global web resources. His articles focus on proxy technologies, network optimization, cybersecurity, and large-scale scraping architecture.
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IPRoyal vs Oxylabs in 2026: Which One Is Better?
IPRoyal and Oxylabs pricing, IP pools, and geo-targeting are compared with verified 2026 figures, plus a lower-cost, no-minimum alternative.
Nstdata Now Offers Proxy Manager and Crawl (2026)
Nstdata launches Proxy Manager and Crawl — centralized proxy operations and managed web crawling, now live. Here's what each product does and how to get started.
How to Use ChatGPT With a Proxy: Best Way in 2026
Most people search for a chatgpt proxy for one of three reasons: a workplace or school network blocks chat.openai.com, ChatGPT is not available in their region, or an automated workflow keeps losing its session. This guide covers which proxy types actually work with ChatGPT, real setup steps for both the browser and the API, and where a chatgpt proxy helps versus where it does nothing at all.
How to Avoid IP Association in Multi-Account Management: Share Accounts With Lowest Risks
In multi-account operations, shared IPs, shared proxies, and frequent IP location changes can lead to account association and bulk restrictions. This article explains how to use Nstdata ISP proxies and Nstbrowser Profiles to assign each account an independent fixed IP and an isolated browser environment.
NetNut Is Down? Here Are the Best NetNut Alternatives for Residential Proxies
NetNut's primary website recently displayed an FBI seizure notice, prompting many users to look for reliable proxy alternatives. This guide compares the best NetNut alternatives in 2026 based on IP quality, proxy types, pricing, performance, and business use cases. Whether you need residential, static ISP, mobile, or datacenter proxies, you'll find the right replacement to keep your workflows running smoothly.
How to Configure and Use a Playwright Proxy - A Complete Guide
Learn how to configure Playwright proxies in Python and Node.js. Covers browser-level, context-level, and rotating proxy setups with Nstdata residential IPs.
Best Proxy Server for Android: How to Choose, Set Up, and Use One Safely
The best proxy server for Android depends on what you need: private browsing, app testing, geo-targeted research, account management, scraping, or mobile workflow stability. This guide explains the difference between proxy servers, proxy apps, and Android proxy settings, compares the best proxy providers, and shows how to set up Nstdata on Android step by step.
Twitch IP Ban: How to Know What Happened and Fix Access Issues
A Twitch IP ban is only one possible reason Twitch stops working. Many users confuse IP bans with account suspensions, channel bans, chat restrictions, VPN problems, shared network issues, or browser session errors. This guide explains how to tell what really happened, what steps to take first, when to appeal, and when a stable IP solution like Nstdata can help with network-related Twitch access issues.
IP Leak Test: How to Check, Understand, and Fix Real IP Exposure
An IP leak happens when your real IP address or related network information is exposed even though you are using a VPN, proxy, or privacy tool. This guide explains how to test for IP, DNS, WebRTC, IPv6, and proxy leaks, how to understand the results, and how to fix the most common causes. It also explains how Nstdata can help users build a more stable proxy setup when they need consistent IP masking.
