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eCommerce Security: 12 Ways to Mitigate Risk Featured Image

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...

DNS Scavenging Setup and Troubleshooting Featured Image

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 Over time, some of these records become outdated if devices are removed...


How to Clear iPhone Cache & Cookies Featured Image

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...


504 Gateway Timeout: Causes and Fixes Featured Image

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...


ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR - Causes and Fixes Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  February 11, 2025


Whether you're trying to browse a website or you're managing one, the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR can be a frustrating experience. This error indicates a failure in establishing a secure connection, often caused by issues with SSL/TLS encryption settings or certificates. Let 's...


Soft 404 Error: What is it and How to Fix it Featured Image

by: Hostwinds Team  /  January 31, 2025


When managing a website, you're bound to encounter various errors that can affect user experience and search performance. One error type that often causes confusion is the "soft 404 error." While it may sound similar to a standard 404 error, it functions differently and can...


How to Block Websites in Chrome, Mozilla, Safari, and Edge Browsers Featured Image

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....