Riding in side winds - what's the best tactic?

So I have a question that might seem a bit stupid - recently on my rides I've been hit by a lot of wind. I know what to do if it's coming from the front (head down, get on with it) or back (wheee!) but what is the best approach to cycling when you're being hit by gusts of side wind? Does cadence/gear/speed make a difference?
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Rose Pro-SL 2000 - Roadie
When descending in crosswinds I just generally brake and go a bit slower, I also like to keep pedalling so there's weight distributed on the bike (not a high cadence, may 80-85rpm). The other thing I will do on a steeper windy descent is keep the leeward foot down with more weight on it, like you do when cornering. So wind coming from the left = treat it like a left corner = right foot down left foot up.