In today’s world knowing the basics of networking is super helpful. When you browse the internet stream videos or work from home several key technologies work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. This guide explains four networking concepts. TCP/IP DNS, DHCP and VPNs. What is TCP/IP? TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. It is the foundation of the internet and most modern networks. TCP/IP is like a team that helps your device talk to devices on the internet. IP (Internet Protocol) gives devices an IP address, like a home address that tells data where to go. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) makes sure data is delivered correctly and in the order. When you send or receive data online like loading a website TCP/IP works together to break the data into packets send them across networks and reassemble them correctly at the destination. TCP/IP is crucial for communication. What is DNS? DNS stands for Domain Name System. It acts like the internet’s phonebook.…