Computer Knowledge: Chapter 8 – Basics of Internet Technology
Internet is the most important technological tool to connect with the world. In this chapter, the basics of Internet technology are comprehensively explained. This part covers the following topics:
- History of Internet Technology The origins of the Internet began in the 1960s with the ARPANET. The TCP/IP protocol became widely used in the 1980s. The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented in the 1990s.
- Basic components of Internet technology Protocols: TCP/IP: Handles packets of information. HTTP/HTTPS: Used to access web pages. FTP: Helps to download and upload files. IP Addresses: IPv4 and IPv6. Domains and DNS.
- Methods of Contact Cable connection: DSL, fiber optic. Wireless technology: Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G. Satellite Internet.
- Services and Uses World Wide Web Services: Email, Social Media, Banking. Cloud Computing: Data storage and application use. IoT: To connect smart devices.
- Advances in modern internet technology Cryptography and Data Security. Augmented and Virtual Reality. Platforms that use Artificial Intelligence.
- Challenges and Future Possibilities Data privacy. Cyber attacks. The Path of Global Internet Technologies. Summary Internet technology is developing day by day. This chapter effectively explains its basic principles and uses.