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How the Internet Actually Works — Visual Explainer

From your keyboard to a server in Iceland and back in 50ms — a visual breakdown of DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and CDNs.

📖 5 min read · by khizooo
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We're designing the full infographic for this post. The visual breakdown, chart, and shareable version will be published here shortly.

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01 Key Takeaways

  • DNS resolves domains to IPs
  • TCP/IP is the postal system of the internet
  • CDNs serve cached content close to you
  • HTTPS encrypts every request/response

02 What This Infographic Covers

From your keyboard to a server in Iceland and back in 50ms — a visual breakdown of DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and CDNs.

This visual guide is part of our Tech & Coding collection — breaking down important knowledge into digestible visual formats. Each infographic is designed to give you the key insight in under 5 minutes.

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