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by: Hostwinds Team / January 21, 2025
It's easy to get distracted by the endless array of websites at our fingertips. Whether you're trying to focus on work, create a safer browsing environment for your kids, or avoid specific online distractions, learning how to block a website on your browser is a handy skill....
by: Hostwinds Team / January 14, 2025
Ports are like doorways that let apps and programs on your Linux system send and receive data. If you want to see which ports are in use, which ones are open, or just figure out what's going on with your network, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll walk...
by: Hostwinds Team / January 8, 2025
HTTP status codes are helpful protocols that allow us to better manage our servers and communicate with users. One such status code is 501 Not Implemented, a lesser-known but important signal when things go awry. In this blog post, we'll explore what the 501 status code...
by: Hostwinds Team / December 31, 2024
Encountering the dns_probe_finished_nxdomain error means that people trying to access your site are being greeted with a message saying the domain cannot be found, a frustrating experience for website owners and users alike. In this guide, we'll break down the error, discuss...
by: Hostwinds Team / December 18, 2024
The Domain Name System (DNS) is like the address book of the internet, helping browsers find the right websites. Among its many uses, DNS makes website redirection and URL forwarding possible, ensuring a smooth browsing experience when websites or their URLs change. Let 's...
by: Hostwinds Team / December 9, 2024
Web server ports are an important yet often overlooked aspect of web communication. Acting as digital gatekeepers, they play a key role in directing internet traffic to its proper destination. Understanding how they work is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in web...
by: Hostwinds Team / November 21, 2024
Have you ever encountered an "ERR_CACHE_MISS" error while using Chrome? This message can appear out of nowhere and interrupt your browsing experience. In this guide, we'll explain what the ERR_CACHE_MISS error is, why it appears, and how to resolve it using some practical...