Regularly invent way of linking computers (3)

I believe the answer is:

net

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'way of linking computers' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'regularly invent' is the wordplay.
'regularly' means one should take alternating letters (regularly take one letter, leave next etc.).
The alternating letters of 'invent' are 'NET'.

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Capture" , "Fish-catcher" , "After expenses" , "Make" , "Snare or trap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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