FAQ: Your guide to the AlexHost service

One of the most common issues website owners and users encounter is when images fail to display on a website. This can be frustrating and can negatively impact the user experience, SEO, and the overall look of the website. There are several reasons why images might not load correctly, and fortunately, most of these issues […]

SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely used protocol for securely accessing and managing remote servers over an encrypted connection. One of the most common tasks when working with SSH is copying files between your local machine and a remote server or between two remote servers. In this article, we’ll explore different ways to copy files […]

OpenJDK (Open Java Development Kit) is a free and open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE). It’s widely used for building and running Java applications across different environments. If you’re running Ubuntu 22.04 and need to install OpenJDK, follow this step-by-step guide. Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your System Before installing any […]

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that helps AlexHost Hosting Provider customers gain a deeper understanding of user behavior and traffic on their sites. It provides detailed reports on visitor demographics, traffic sources, user engagement, and bounce rates. With integration with other Google services such as Google Ads and Search Console, this tool will become […]

A 504 Gateway Timeout error is an HTTP status code that occurs when one server doesn’t receive a timely response from another server while trying to load a web page or fulfill a request. In simpler terms, it means that the server you are trying to reach is taking too long to respond, leading to […]

The 503 Service Unavailable error is a common HTTP status code that indicates the server is currently unable to handle the request. This is usually a temporary issue, which means the server may be overloaded, undergoing maintenance, or facing a configuration problem. In this article, we’ll explain what the 503 error means, the typical causes […]

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a flexible, structured format used to store and transport data in a readable and organized way. XML is often used for communication between different systems, data sharing, and web services because of its platform-independent nature. While it resembles HTML in appearance, XML is primarily focused on carrying data rather than […]

Web hosting is a service that allows individuals or businesses to make their websites accessible on the internet. In simple terms, hosting is like renting space on a server where all the files, images, and content of your website are stored so that people can access it online. In this article, we’ll explain what web […]

Edit the Hosts File: Your Local DNS Superpower What’s the hosts file, and why tweak it? The hosts file is your computer’s secret map, linking domain names (like example.com) straight to IP addresses without asking the internet’s DNS servers. It’s a quick fix for testing sites locally, blocking distractions, or dodging DNS glitches. Whether on […]

A 500 Internal Server Error is one of the most common and frustrating errors you can encounter when visiting a website. It indicates that something went wrong on the server, but the server is unable to provide more specific details. This error can occur for various reasons, ranging from server misconfigurations to issues with the […]