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by: Hostwinds Team / April 23, 2025
When we think about web hosting, terms like uptime disk space and bandwidth often come to mind. But there's another concept working quietly in the background that's just as important—data isolation. Data isolation isn't just about keeping your files separate from someone...
by: Hostwinds Team / April 14, 2025
Your server's IP address is needed for managing your website, setting up remote access, troubleshooting connectivity, and more. Whether you're using a Windows, Linux, or macOS system, there are a number of simple ways to quickly locate your server's IP address. This guide...
by: Hostwinds Team / March 26, 2025
If you've ever browsed a website or sent emails, chances are you've benefited from SSL or TLS protocols. These cryptographic protocols secure data transmission over the internet. Let's take a look at how these protocols came to be and learn why TLS has taken over SSL as the...
by: Hostwinds Team / March 18, 2025
What is eCommerce Security? eCommerce security refers to the measures and protocols designed to protect online stores, customer data, and financial transactions from cyber threats. It encompasses data encryption, secure payment processing, fraud prevention, and compliance...
by: Hostwinds Team / March 12, 2025
What Is DNS Scavenging? DNS scavenging is a process that automatically removes stale DNS records from a DNS server. When devices connect to a network, they register their IP addresses in the DNS server. Over time, some of these records become outdated if devices are removed...
by: Hostwinds Team / March 5, 2025
Experiencing minor glitches or slowdowns on your iPhone? A simple cache clearing might be the solution! Follow this step-by-step guide to easily clear your iPhone's cache and get it running smoothly again... What is Cache? Cache is a temporary storage system that helps speed...
by: Hostwinds Team / February 21, 2025
What Is an HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout Error? An HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout is an error that occurs when a server acting as a gateway or proxy does not receive a response from an upstream server within the expected timeframe. This means that an intermediary server—such as a...