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Category: Internet

  • Basics of the Internet

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    At its most basic, the internet is a network of wires connecting computers, enabling communication through servers and IP addresses, similar to how electricity works. Highlights

  • Ports (Not ships or connections)

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    The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) maintains a list of well-known ports that are standardized for specific types of network services and communication protocols. These ports help ensure that data is properly routed to the appropriate service or application running on a computer or network device. When you reach an IP address, a port is…