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2025-10-28

802.11 WiFi Standards Explained: The Foundation of Wireless Networking

Wireless networking has transformed how we connect to the internet, enabling seamless communication between devices around us. The term "802.11" often appears when discussing WiFi, but what does it really mean?Simply put, 802.11 refers to a family...

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2025-10-17

Wi-Fi vs Cellular vs Wired Internet: Which Connection Is Best for You

In today’s connected world, choosing the right internet connection is essential for work, entertainment, and communication. However, with multiple options like Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and wired internet, deciding which technology suits your need...

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2025-10-17

Understand Subnet Masks in 5 Minutes: Quick Guide to IP Networking

Every network, whether small or large, relies on subnet masks to organize IP addresses effectively. Understanding subnet masks may seem complex at first, but in reality, it can be grasped quickly with simple explanations. This article...

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IT professional

2025-10-14

IPv4 vs IPv6: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) are the two main IP addressing systems used today. While both serve the purpose of identifying devices on a network, they differ substantially in design, capability, and fut...

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2025-10-14

CIDR Notation (/24, /16, /8) Explained Like You're 5

Imagine you have a big box of colored pencils, but you want to share them with friends in smaller groups. CIDR notation helps you split that big box of pencils, or in networks, large groups of IP addresses, into smaller, easy-to-manage groups.&nbs...

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2025-10-14

CIDR Notation (/24, /16, /8) Explained Like You're 5

Imagine you have a big box of colored pencils, but you want to share them with friends in smaller groups. CIDR notation helps you split that big box of pencils, or in networks, large groups of IP addresses, into smaller, easy-to-manage groups.&nbs...

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Network

2025-09-25

TCP vs UDP: Understanding the Key Differences with Real-World Examples

When diving into computer networking, two terms you constantly encounter are TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol). Both are foundational protocols used to transmit data across the internet and other networks. 

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IT professional

2025-09-24

Subnetting for Beginners: How to Use a Subnet Calculator Step by Step

Subnetting is a fundamental concept in networking. Without it, organizing and managing IP address spaces would be chaotic, especially in large networks. Yet, subnetting can seem intimidating to beginners. Fortunately, subnet calculators simplify t...

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IP Address

2025-09-24

Private vs Public IP Addresses: Key Differences and How They Work Explained

Understanding IP addresses is essential when diving into networking. IP addresses serve as unique identifiers for devices that need to communicate, whether within a home network or across the internet. In particular, the distinction be...

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