TCP/IP: What are the internet's rules?
TCP/IP is a computer language that defines the internet's regulations. The internet's rules are defined by the Internet Protocol (IP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which are the languages that computers use to interact with one another. TCP/IP allows the internet to function similarly to a postal system. There's an address book with the identities of all the devices on the network, as well as a set of standard envelopes for storing data. The sender's address, the recipient's address, and information about the contents must all be printed on the envelopes. TCP discusses how to package and send data, while IP explains how to use the address system. According to PC magazine, when a computer connects to the internet, it receives an IP address that is unique to it. You may find out what yours is by searching Google for "what is my IP." It's not very human-friendly, as you'll notice. Either four digits between 0 and 255 separated by full stop