How the Internet Works Explained Like You're Five

Ever wondered how the internet actually works? From giant underwater cables to glowing pulses of light racing through fiber optics, you’ll see the hidden engineering that makes our online world possible. We’ll cover servers, clients, IP addresses, routers, packets, Wi-Fi, and the DNS—the internet’s very own address book—using simple language, humor, and colorful visuals. Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

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