Page 2 of the Latest Blog Posts

by: Hostwinds Team  /  May 7, 2025

If you're running a website, managing applications, or hosting anything online, your server is doing a lot of heavy lifting behind the scenes. But it's also a target. That's where server hardening comes in—it's one of the smartest ways to make sure your server is better...

by: Hostwinds Team  /  April 30, 2025

Apache and NGINX are the two most widely used web servers in the world. If you're hosting a website or managing a server, chances are you're using—or considering using—one of them. Both are open-source and trusted by developers, system administrators, and hosting providers....

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 Over time, some of these records become outdated if devices are removed...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