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Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
A glossary of computer and Internet terms with definitions that are easy to understand.
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IP Address

IP Address is a term that is used very much like a telephone number, except it only refers to machines (usually computers) when they are using the Internet to transfer data. Internet protocol is used in these transfers and the IP addresses are used in order to make sure that data is received and sent to the correct machine.