Internet
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The internet is a global computer network and arguably one of humanity's most significant inventions, enabling us to work, shop, play and communicate with anyone connected across the world.
At Live Science, our expert writers and editors download everything you need to know about the internet, from a timeline of the internet’s history, to how big it is, and answering key questions like what TCP/IP is. So, to discover more about how the web works and how to get the most out of it, check out our latest internet news, features and articles.
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Internet history timeline: ARPANET to the World Wide Web
By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Jesse Emspak published
Reference Al Gore didn't invent the Internet. Vinton Cerf & Bob Kahn are often called Fathers of the Internet.
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TCP/IP: What are the rules of the internet?
By Laura Mears published
Reference How do computers talk to each other?
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Latency: Definition, measurement and testing
By Laura Mears published
Reference The internet makes it easy for users to send and receive data almost instantly. But how can latency be reduced for faster communication?
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The internet: History, evolution and how it works
By Laura Mears published
Reference The average adult spends around two full days a week on the Internet, but how does this vast network work?
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The Internet: Do you know how it works?
By Ben Biggs published
Learn how you can access information from over the world, and beyond, in How It Works 161.
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Quantum internet breakthrough could help make hacking a thing of the past
By Siddarth Koduru Joshi published
New research shows how the next generation of ultra-secure communication could be possible with existing infrastructure.
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How to turn off web notifications for Google Chrome and macOS
By Jeanna Bryner published
Here's a handy guide on how to turn off web notifications for Google Chrome and macOS.
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Smile (or Not): Photos Can Be Animated to Show Expressions
By Dan Robitzski published
Unless you're touring Hogwarts or an old haunted mansion, you expect portraits and photos to stay still. Well, thanks to the latest in digital-animation technologies, that may no longer be the case.
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