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Article1 min readUpdated Feb 23, 2025View source ↗
Ping is a handy tool for checking if a website or server is reachable. The term "ping" comes from the sonar term used to detect objects underwater by sending out sound pulses and listening for their echo. It sends out little signals and waits for a response. Like when submarines send out sounds to see if anything's around. People use it to fix internet problems and see how fast data travels. It's like peeking behind the scenes of the internet!
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