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405 Error Explained: Causes, Fixes, and Prevention Tips Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  August 27, 2025


Every HTTP status code tells a story about what's happening between a client (e.g. web browser) and a server. Some stories are simple; 200 means success, 404 means the page doesn't exist. But when you see 405 Method Not Allowed, the story is a little more interesting. Let 's...

How to Fix ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID: A Guide for Users and Site Owners Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  August 15, 2025


Seeing a big warning page that says ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID when you try to load a website can feel a bit alarming. For everyday users, this simply a friendly alert that the site they're trying to reach may not be secure. For website owners, it's a sign that your SSL...


ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE: What It Means and How to Fix It Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  August 7, 2025


When a browser throws the ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE error, it's telling you that it tried to connect to a specific address (domain name or IP), but the connection was blocked or couldn't be made. Unlike some other browser errors that point to slow responses or bad certificates...


PCI Hosting: What it Means and When You Need It Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  July 28, 2025


If you're planning to accept payments online, you've probably come across the term PCI hosting . It might sound like something every business must have, but whether it's necessary depends on how you handle payments and cardholder data. This article will explain what PCI...


429 Error: How Bots and Internal Tools Can Overload Your Site Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  July 16, 2025


The 429 error—" Too Many Requests "—shows up when something hits your site too frequently in a short amount of time. At first, it might seem like a small issue or just your server trying to manage traffic. But in many cases, it's not a rush of real visitors causing the...


DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET: What It Means and How to Fix It Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  June 24, 2025


Running into the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error can be a bit of a headache, especially when you're just trying to load a website. This message usually means your browser or device isn't able to connect to the internet—often because something's going wrong with DNS. In...


Web Host vs Web Server: What's the Difference? Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  June 17, 2025


If you're looking to get started with web hosting, you'll undoubtedly come across the terms host and server— which are sometimes used interchangeably. While the two work together, they serve different purposes when it comes to delivering websites and applications online. One...