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    What does it mean when I get the error message "The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading. The page you are trying to view cannot be shown because the authenticity of the received data could not be verified."?
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    Whether it took too much time for the browser to get a response from the website you wished to access. Or, that said website you wished to access was detected by your firewall as not safe and could harm your computer.
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    What if a particular page won't open?
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    Assuming you just need to read the page and not interact with it (logging in, uploading things, etc.), you could try wayback.archive.org. Just enter the page's URL to see whether they have any archived versions of it. If they do, you'll get a calendar with links. If you do need to interact, check if the problem is on your end by testing the page on a different computer or network. If it still won't load, then the issue is on their end and there's nothing you can do.
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    If I can't connect to a certain website no matter what device I use, does that mean the site is blocked or down?
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    Go to iidrn.com. They can check if the website itself is down, or if it's something with your connection. Just type in the website in the white bar and click enter. It will tell you automatically! If the website is up and running correctly, then the problem might be with your internet.
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    What does it mean when I get an error stating " Safari can't connect to the server"?
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    You either have put in the wrong address or you have no WIFI connection. If you are at work, the website you are trying to access may be blocked.
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    Why can't I access certain websites?
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    It depends on where you are and how old you are. Some countries block access to certain websites for everyone. If you're a child or teenager, your parents might have set up parental controls to prevent you from accessing inappropriate content. Otherwise, your antivirus program could be blocking the site because it is a threat somehow.
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    What do I do if I've been unable to connect to a certain website for months?
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    It's probably because the domain has restricted the country IP. You could try through a VPN, after connecting to a server in a different country.
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