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Troubleshooting the WinError 10061 with Python Requests

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 3, 2024

Encountering WinError 10061 when using Python's requests module? Check for firewall issues, verify TLS versions, and ensure proper name resolution.

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