The internet relies on a system of addresses that treats every computer, tablet and smartphone as a distinct device, allowing all of them to communicate with each other. Because many kinds of devices ...

An Internet Protocol address, also known as an IP address, is a unique number that identifies a device connected to the ...

IP addresses are like opinions… everyone has one. But not every IP address is created equal. Some IP addresses are dynamic, which means they automatically change, based on router settings. Also: ...

In this guide we'll show you how to find your IP address. From time to time, you might need to know your computer’s IP address, of which there are actually two forms. For the uninitiated, IP simply ...

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' ...

The nomenclature of the web is vast. But even though words become commonplace, people often don't know what they really mean. But they should. An IP address, for instance, is a ubiquitous part of the ...

You can find the hostname of any computer with a public IP address by passing the address to any Domain Name System (DNS) server. However, since the computers on a small business network have private ...

Last week, I wrote a post on the Playpen warrant currently being litigated in federal courts around the country. My post included a section, "Retrieving IP Addresses is Clearly a Search," that said ...