Determining your computer's IP address is pivotal for network setup and resolving connectivity issues. For Windows users, the IP address can be found via the Command Prompt using the 'ipconfig' ...

Every device that connects to a network, including your iPhone, uses an IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) to communicate with other devices and access the internet. Think of an IP ...

It's movie night, but instead of relaxing on the couch, you've spent the last 23 minutes searching for your Roku remote that's playing hide and seek again. But then, you remember: you can actually ...

This is where VPNs come to the rescue. A Virtual Private Network not only changes your IP address – it does so safely while ...

Keeping your online activities and data private is a top priority nowadays. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the best ways to do this. Not only do they encrypt your internet connection, ...

You can use these techniques, including a VPN and alternative methods, to quickly and easily change your IP address.

This article first appeared on July 23rd, 2012. From time to time, you may need to check your IP address in order to figure out a problem with your network or internet connection. If you use Windows 7 ...