Ask: Fix the “Cannot Find Server” Error on a Mac

Got an Apple, Mac, or iOS tech question? We have the answer. In this week’s installment of Ask, we explain how to address the “cannot find server” error message while browsing the web on a Mac.

Question: Since upgrading to Mavericks, I’ve had a number of seemingly random “cannot find server” error messages using both Safari and Firefox, even when my computer is fully online and other people can visit the same websites. I assume it’s my computer or OS X. What is going on and how can I remedy this?