Networking is one of those topics that feels complicated until someone explains the fundamentals clearly. This guide covers the core concepts behind modern computer networks, including IP addressing, MAC addresses, TCP/IP, the OSI model, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, switching, ports, and common protocols

  • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 days ago

    The only thing I would add, and it may not be helpful since you seem to focus on technical rather than metaphorical, but the best description I ever heard of UDP that UDP is like a garden hose. It’s either on or off, and it doesn’t matter if the stream ends up where it’s supposed to be, its streaming anyway.

    • UnLocoPoco@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 days ago

      Nah that’s absolutely fine. Analogies like these makes explaining and understanding a concept much easier