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Transmission Control Protocol
Also known as TCP, Three-way handshake, SYN_(TCP), three times handshake
principal protocol used to stream data across an IP network
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The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is the main method that computers use to reliably send information back and forth across the internet. It matters because it ensures that data arrives completely and in the correct order, which is essential for activities like browsing websites, sending emails, and video calls.
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