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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...
by: Hostwinds Team / October 29, 2024
Rust and C++ are two powerful systems programming languages, each with unique strengths that lend themselves better to certain projects than others. This guide will go over and compare the core features of these languages, helping you decide which might best suit your next...
by: Hostwinds Team / October 14, 2024
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by: Hostwinds Team / October 9, 2024
While they may seem similar, authentication and authorization serve very different purposes in protecting digital assets. What is Authentication? Authentication (AuthN) is the process of verifying who someone is. It answers the question: "Are you who you say you are?"...
by: Hostwinds Team / September 30, 2024
A 503 status code, or "503 Service Unavailable," is an HTTP response indicating that the server is temporarily unable to process a client's request (e.g. web browser). This often happens when the server is either overloaded or undergoing maintenance. While it's a fairly...
by: Hostwinds Team / September 17, 2024
If you've ever worked with networking, you've likely come across the term " subnet mask ." But what exactly is it, how does it work, and why is it important? Let's find out… What is a Subnet Mask? A subnet mask is a 32-bit number that divides an IP address into two parts:...