How Load Balancers Distribute Traffic
Load balancers distribute incoming requests across servers using algorithms like round robin for fairness and least connections for optimal routing.
June 2025
The Process of DNS Resolution Uncovered
DNS resolution: Browser checks cache, queries recursive resolver like Google DNS, resolver checks cache, then queries root nameservers to find IP...
July 2024
How the Internet Works: A Plain-English Guide
How the internet actually works: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, packets, routers, and exactly what happens when you type a URL. Clear, accurate, no jargon.
August 2023
How the Internet Works: Foundation of Connectivity
Learn how the internet works, from TCP/IP and DNS to packets, ISPs, backbone networks, CDNs, and what actually happens when you type a URL into...
March 2023
Mentorship: Understanding Its Importance and Finding Mentors
Mentorship explained: what research shows about outcomes, formal vs informal mentoring, how to approach a mentor effectively, and the rise of...
Understanding Networking in a Genuine Way
Learn how professional networking actually works: the science of weak ties, how to do informational interviews, how introverts can network...
February 2023
Understanding Computer Networking: Key Concepts Explained
A complete guide to computer networking: OSI model layers, TCP vs UDP, IP addressing, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, CDNs, and how data travels from browser to...