In computer engineering, there are certain concepts that at first sound like something out of a parallel universe. “LAN” and “WAN” are two of those. But the secret is simple: they’re both networks—just with different coverage areas, speeds, and functions. Think of it this way: But let’s move beyond metaphors, because the technical side is […]
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Imagine this… You go online, play a YouTube video, stalk a bit on Instagram, binge a show on Netflix… Everything runs smoothly. But what’s happening behind the scenes? 🤔The answer: the unsung heroes called network protocols are hard at work! 🦸♂️ 📬 What Is a Network Protocol? Network protocols are a set of rules that […]
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Imagine this: you’re at home using the internet, watching YouTube, or sending a message on WhatsApp. But behind the scenes, there’s an invisible orchestra working layer by layer. And the conductor of this orchestra is the OSI Reference Model. 🎶💻 “What’s OSI?” you might ask. It stands for Open Systems Interconnection. In other words, it’s […]
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Hello, digital lovers! 💘💻Today, we’re not talking about one of the most famous love stories in history, but rather one of the internet’s most widespread viruses that turned the lives of cyber lovers upside down:ILOVEYOU! 🌹 A Loving Beginning or a Dark Trap? It was May 2000… Everyone was just starting to roam the internet, […]
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Hello, dear digital explorer!Today, we’re learning how to use our eyes to understand internet speed. Sounds magical, right? But once you grasp a few key concepts in your head, instead of whining “Why is my internet so slow?” in front of the screen, you’ll shout, “Aha! That’s the speed test!” Ready? Let’s discover what ping […]
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