Last updated by The POOG on August 06, 2021.
under construction
Background
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web/How_the_Web_works
The intent of this page is to give you enough of an understanding of what the internet is and of what of its components you need to know a bit about to understand provacy issues amd solutions.
A Very Brief History
xxx
Structure of the Internet
xxxthe World Wide Web (WWW) or simply ‘web’, we explained how you communicate with remote sites and services using the http communications protocol. The gory details are hidden in the software such as your internet browser, but at the heart of it is your internet protocol (IP) address.
The Internet Protocol and Addresses
xxx isp dns numeric and alias whois domain reistrar
Message Routing
When you want to connect to or communicate with a remote site, you must have its IP address as described above. You compose a message or comple a trsaaction and press the return or send key or button to send your message.
It first goes to your ISP who can see the entire transaction
The World Wide Web (WWW) and the Dark Web
xxx
the World Wide Web (WWW) or simply ‘web’, we explained how you communicate with remote sites and services using the http communications protocol. The gory details are hidden in the software such as your internet browser, but at the heart of it is your internet protocol (IP) address.
Vulnerabilities
xxx
Tools
IP Tools
- ipleak.net. Your IP and DNS addresses plus system information.
- 8 ways to find your IP address in Windows. This is your machine’s internal address.
- WhatIsMyIPAddress.com. A number of internet tools. If you’re running a VPN it gives the VPN server address.
- WhatIsMyIP.live. A number of internet tools.
- WhoIs. Search for Domain and IP
Speed Tests
These work in Ontario Canada. Not sure about other countries.
Access technologies
Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband network shows exciting initial promise for everyone and not only geographically isolated users[1]. We need to see the cost.
References
- Rubino J. Another Nail In The Coffin Of Big Cities. DollarCollapse.com. 07 January, 2021.