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Geolocation

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:43 am

Geolocation is a term used to describe the capability to detect and record where you and other people are located, and to use the information to enhance the desktop using an Internet-connected computer or device. Geolocation information can be obtained in a number of ways including data bout a user’s IP address, MAC address, RFID, Wi-Fi connection location, or GPS coordinates.