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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. 

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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

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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How It Works 161: how the internet works

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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Proponents of net neutrality protest against Federal Communication Commission Chairman Ajit Pai outside the American Enterprise Institute before his arrival on May 5, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

How the Net Neutrality Debate Affects Your Internet

By Stephanie Pappas published

The FCC voted to start dismantling 2015 rules that regulated internet service providers the same way as utilities. So what does that mean for your internet access?

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Why Hidden 'Darknets' Are More Resilient to Attacks Than the Internet

By Charles Q. Choi published

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