{"id":249,"date":"2025-07-12T17:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T17:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary-2\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T18:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T18:14:55","slug":"glossary-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#x201D;1&#x2033; admin_label=&#x201D;section&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; da_disable_devices=&#x201D;off|off|off&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; da_is_popup=&#x201D;off&#x201D; da_exit_intent=&#x201D;off&#x201D; da_has_close=&#x201D;on&#x201D; da_alt_close=&#x201D;off&#x201D; da_dark_close=&#x201D;off&#x201D; da_not_modal=&#x201D;on&#x201D; da_is_singular=&#x201D;off&#x201D; da_with_loader=&#x201D;off&#x201D; da_has_shadow=&#x201D;on&#x201D;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#x201D;row&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; background_size=&#x201D;initial&#x201D; background_position=&#x201D;top_left&#x201D; background_repeat=&#x201D;repeat&#x201D; hover_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; column_structure=&#x201D;1_2,1_2&#x2033; sticky_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033;][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;1_2&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; custom_padding=&#x201D;|||&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; custom_padding__hover=&#x201D;|||&#x201D;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; hover_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; sticky_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tech Terms (Glossary)<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#x201D;Text&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; background_size=&#x201D;initial&#x201D; background_position=&#x201D;top_left&#x201D; background_repeat=&#x201D;repeat&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p><div class=\"cm-glossary\"><div class=\"glossary-container \"><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"cmtt-attribute-field\" name=\"glossary_index_style\" value=\"classic\"><div id=\"glossaryList-nav\" class=\"listNav \" role=\"tablist\"><\/div><ul class=\"glossaryList\" role=\"tablist\" id=\"glossaryList\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTermSet\"><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/authentication\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Authentication&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;The fancy term for proving your identity online.  Like showing your ID to a security guard, but on a website.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Authentication<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/browser\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Browser&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Software application that enables users to access, retrieve, and view content on the World Wide Web. It acts as an interpreter between your device and web servers, transforming code written in languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into readable text, clickable buttons, images, and videos. When you enter a web address (URL), the browser sends a request to a remote server, receives the website&#x2019;s code in response, and renders it into a visual interface you can interact with. Common browsers include Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox &#x2014; each with its own rendering engine and features for performance, privacy, and user experience.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Browser<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/code-2fa\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Code (2FA)&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A short string of numbers (often six digits) sent to your phone or app to confirm who you are.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Code (2FA)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/dns-domain-name-system\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;DNS (Domain Name System)&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;The &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Domain Name System (DNS)&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is like the phone book of the internet. When you type a web address like &amp;lt;code&amp;gt;www.easydoes.tech&amp;lt;\/code&amp;gt;, DNS translates that readable name into a numerical IP address that servers and browsers use to find each other. This lookup happens behind the scenes almost instantly. DNS servers are managed by your ISP or third-party providers (like Google or Cloudflare), and choosing a reliable DNS service can improve speed, security, and access to blocked content.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">DNS (Domain Name System)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/firewall\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Firewall&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;firewall&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a digital security barrier that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined rules. It acts like a gatekeeper between your device and external networks &#x2014; blocking malicious data, unauthorized access attempts, or suspicious connections while allowing safe communication. Firewalls can be software-based (running on your computer) or hardware-based (part of your router or network setup), and they&#x2019;re essential for protecting your privacy and system integrity.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Firewall<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/ip-address\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;IP Address&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;An &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;IP address&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; (Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers assigned to every device connected to a network. It acts like a digital mailing address, letting devices identify and communicate with each other across the internet or local networks. There are two types: &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;IPv4&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; (e.g., &amp;lt;code&amp;gt;192.168.1.1&amp;lt;\/code&amp;gt;) and the newer &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;IPv6&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; format, which supports far more devices. Your public IP address helps websites recognize your location and identity, while local IPs organize traffic inside your home network.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">IP Address<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/modem\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Modem&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;modem&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a hardware device that connects your home or office to your internet service provider. Short for &amp;quot;modulator-demodulator,&#x201D; it translates the digital signals your computer uses into a format suitable for transmission over phone lines, coaxial cables, fiber optics, or satellite connections &#x2014; and vice versa. In most setups, the modem is the first piece of your internet puzzle, receiving the signal from the provider and passing it along to the router, which distributes it to your devices.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Modem<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/password\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Password&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A secret world or phrase that you use to unlock your account.  Like a key for your email or online bank.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Password<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/router\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Router&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;router&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a networking device that directs data traffic between different devices and networks, acting like a digital traffic controller. In a home setup, your router connects to the modem (which receives internet from your provider) and then distributes that connection to your phones, laptops, smart TVs, and other devices &#x2014; either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cables. It assigns local IP addresses to each device, manages incoming and outgoing data packets, and helps protect your network using built-in security features like firewalls and encryption. Without a router, your devices couldn&#x2019;t talk to each other or access the internet in a coordinated way.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Router<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/security\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Security&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Measures to keep your accounts and personal information safe from bad actors online.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Security<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/server\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Server&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;server&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a specialized computer or software system that provides data, services, or resources to other devices &#x2014; known as clients &#x2014; over a network. In the context of the web, when you request a website through your browser, that request is sent to a &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;web server&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt;, which retrieves or generates the necessary files (like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or PHP-generated pages) and sends them back to your browser to display. Servers are designed to run continuously, handle multiple simultaneous requests, and manage tasks like hosting websites, storing files, processing emails, or serving apps. They&#x2019;re the behind-the-scenes engine that powers much of the internet, from small blogs to massive social networks.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Server<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/two-factor-authentication-2fa\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A way to log in that uses two steps - your password and one extra check, like a phone code - to make sure it&amp;#039;s really you.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;1_2&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; custom_padding=&#x201D;|||&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; custom_padding__hover=&#x201D;|||&#x201D;][et_pb_image src=&#x201D;https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/easydoes-tech-logo.png&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; title_text=&#x201D;easydoes-tech logo&#x201D; hover_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033; sticky_enabled=&#x201D;0&#x2033; custom_padding=&#x201D;||0px|||&#x201D; min_height=&#x201D;331.2px&#x201D; max_height=&#x201D;588px&#x201D; background_color=&#x201D;#FFFFFF&#x201D;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;4_4&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tech Terms (Glossary)<\/p><div class=\"cm-glossary\"><div class=\"glossary-container \"><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"cmtt-attribute-field\" name=\"glossary_index_style\" value=\"classic\"><div id=\"glossaryList-nav\" class=\"listNav \" role=\"tablist\"><\/div><ul class=\"glossaryList\" role=\"tablist\" id=\"glossaryList\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTermSet\"><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/authentication\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Authentication&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;The fancy term for proving your identity online.  Like showing your ID to a security guard, but on a website.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Authentication<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/browser\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Browser&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Software application that enables users to access, retrieve, and view content on the World Wide Web. It acts as an interpreter between your device and web servers, transforming code written in languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into readable text, clickable buttons, images, and videos. When you enter a web address (URL), the browser sends a request to a remote server, receives the website&#x2019;s code in response, and renders it into a visual interface you can interact with. Common browsers include Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox &#x2014; each with its own rendering engine and features for performance, privacy, and user experience.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Browser<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/code-2fa\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Code (2FA)&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A short string of numbers (often six digits) sent to your phone or app to confirm who you are.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Code (2FA)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/dns-domain-name-system\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;DNS (Domain Name System)&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;The &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Domain Name System (DNS)&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is like the phone book of the internet. When you type a web address like &amp;lt;code&amp;gt;www.easydoes.tech&amp;lt;\/code&amp;gt;, DNS translates that readable name into a numerical IP address that servers and browsers use to find each other. This lookup happens behind the scenes almost instantly. DNS servers are managed by your ISP or third-party providers (like Google or Cloudflare), and choosing a reliable DNS service can improve speed, security, and access to blocked content.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">DNS (Domain Name System)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/firewall\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Firewall&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;firewall&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a digital security barrier that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined rules. It acts like a gatekeeper between your device and external networks &#x2014; blocking malicious data, unauthorized access attempts, or suspicious connections while allowing safe communication. Firewalls can be software-based (running on your computer) or hardware-based (part of your router or network setup), and they&#x2019;re essential for protecting your privacy and system integrity.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Firewall<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/ip-address\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;IP Address&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;An &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;IP address&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; (Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers assigned to every device connected to a network. It acts like a digital mailing address, letting devices identify and communicate with each other across the internet or local networks. There are two types: &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;IPv4&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; (e.g., &amp;lt;code&amp;gt;192.168.1.1&amp;lt;\/code&amp;gt;) and the newer &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;IPv6&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; format, which supports far more devices. Your public IP address helps websites recognize your location and identity, while local IPs organize traffic inside your home network.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">IP Address<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/modem\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Modem&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;modem&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a hardware device that connects your home or office to your internet service provider. Short for &amp;quot;modulator-demodulator,&#x201D; it translates the digital signals your computer uses into a format suitable for transmission over phone lines, coaxial cables, fiber optics, or satellite connections &#x2014; and vice versa. In most setups, the modem is the first piece of your internet puzzle, receiving the signal from the provider and passing it along to the router, which distributes it to your devices.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Modem<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/password\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Password&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A secret world or phrase that you use to unlock your account.  Like a key for your email or online bank.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Password<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/DefinedTerm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydoes.tech\/index.php\/glossary\/router\/\" role=\"term\" class=\"glossaryLink glossary-link-title \" style=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Router&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;router&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; is a networking device that directs data traffic between different devices and networks, acting like a digital traffic controller. In a home setup, your router connects to the modem (which receives internet from your provider) and then distributes that connection to your phones, laptops, smart TVs, and other devices &#x2014; either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cables. It assigns local IP addresses to each device, manages incoming and outgoing data packets, and helps protect your network using built-in security features like firewalls and encryption. 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