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PeterPan

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Computer Networking Modem

Modems quietly mediate the clash between digital data and analog waves to keep us connected

29 hours ago

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What is the primary function of a modem in data communication?

Steeeve

Steeeve is an IT guru

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Computer Networking Class C Network

Rigid IP classes sparked a revolution in Internet addressing flexibility

45 hours ago

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What was a major limitation of Class C networks that led to the adoption of CIDR?

Brewster

Brewster

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Computer Networking Classless Inter-Domain Routing

CIDR's flexible IP allocation averted an early Internet address crisis

4 days ago

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What was the primary trade-off introduced by Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) in managing IP addresses?

SteveO1

Technology and cars

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Computer Networking Routing Paths

Invisible traffic controllers keep the internet flowing smoothly despite constant disruptions

5 days ago

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What is a primary reason routing protocols dynamically change paths in a network?

FordMotor

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Computer Networking Router (computing)

Routers silently orchestrate billions of data journeys every second, unseen yet indispensable

5 days ago

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What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?

Brewster

Brewster

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Computer Networking TCP/IP Protocol Suite

The protocol suite that won the war of network communication standards

7 days ago

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What was a key factor in TCP/IP becoming the dominant networking protocol suite?

Brewster

Brewster

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Computer Networking Class C Network

Early Internet design forced small networks into rigid 254-host limits, sparking a revolution in IP addressing

8 days ago

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Why did Class C networks become insufficient for growing Internet needs?

Bb115

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TECHNOLOGY Computer Networking Real-time Communication

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When milliseconds mean life or death, communication systems face their toughest test

8 days ago

Real-time communication is a battleground where timing and data integrity clash with the unforgiving demands of immediacy. At its core, real-time communication (RTC) isn't just about sending information; it's about guaranteeing that this information arrives...

FordMotor

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Computer Networking Local Area Network

Local networks quietly power instant sharing and communication in your home and office

9 days ago

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What is a key advantage of a Local Area Network compared to wider networks?

Steeeve

Steeeve is an IT guru

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Computer Networking Ethernet

The open standard that unified global computer networking and evolved with technology leaps

10 days ago

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What was a key factor in Ethernet's widespread adoption and longevity in networking?

Brewster

Brewster

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Computer Networking Packet Streaming

How tiny packets revolutionized instant digital content delivery worldwide

11 days ago

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What is the primary advantage of breaking data into packets for streaming over networks?

Brewster

Brewster

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Computer Networking Router (computing)

Routers silently navigate billions of data journeys every second, shaping the internet's invisible highways

14 days ago

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What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?

SteveO1

Technology and cars

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Computer Networking Proxy Server

How a silent intermediary reshapes your internet privacy and speed

10 Feb 2026

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What is a primary trade-off when using a proxy server for privacy?

Pistonhead

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Computer Networking Wireless Internet Access

Invisible bridges that turned wired networks into mobile digital lifelines

10 Feb 2026

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What is a key trade-off when deploying multiple wireless access points in a network?

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Computer Networking Network Packet

Network packets break data into small pieces to navigate the internet efficiently and reliably

7 Feb 2026

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What is the primary purpose of control information in a network packet?

Bb115

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TECHNOLOGY Computer Networking Private Network (IPv4)

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Private IPv4 addresses enable millions of devices to connect securely without exhausting public IPs

7 Feb 2026

Private IPv4 addresses enable millions of devices to connect securely without exhausting public IPs Many believe that all IP addresses are unique and globally accessible, but that's far from the truth. Private networks use special...

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Computer Networking Network Packet

Network packets travel independently, often taking different routes to reach the same destination

5 Feb 2026

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What is the primary role of control information in a network packet?

FordMotor

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Computer Networking IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networking Standard

IEEE 802.11 standards underpin the global Wi-Fi networks connecting billions of devices daily

5 Feb 2026

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Which layers of the OSI model does the IEEE 802.11 standard primarily define protocols for?