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What is “The Cloud”?

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Basics What Is “The Cloud”? A simple explanation of one of the most-used words in computers today. You’ve probably heard someone say, “I saved that photo to the cloud.” They’re not talking about the fluffy white clouds in the sky! In computers, “the cloud” means something totally different — and it’s actually pretty simple once … Read more

What a Browser Is — and How the Major Ones Differ

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Foundation What a Browser Is — and How the Major Ones Differ The one program every computer user relies on daily, explained in plain language. A browser is the program that opens websites. It’s easy to take for granted because most computers come with one already installed, but understanding what it actually does — and … Read more

Working “Online”

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Foundation Working Online What “online” actually means, and everything on a computer that depends on it. Online is the default state most people expect their computer to be in — connected, ready, able to reach anything on the internet at any moment. Understanding exactly what that connection is doing makes it much easier to spot … Read more

Working “Offline”

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Foundation Working Offline What it means when your computer isn’t connected to the internet — and what still works when it isn’t. Every computer, no matter the brand or the programs on it, can be either online or offline. Offline is the state most people misunderstand: it doesn’t mean the computer is broken, just that … Read more