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Q&A: Should I be worried about someone getting my IP address?

Posted on April 21, 2022

Question from Rhonda:  Rick, I have a question about something that’s been bothering me.

My brother was joking around the other day and he said I should be careful because he knows my IP address and he could get me into trouble if I don’t behave.

I know he was just joking, but it got me to wondering if someone could cause problems for me if they know my IP address?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why do some websites think my brother’s PC and my Mac have the same IP address?

Posted on October 22, 2016

internetQuestion from Merrill D.:  I’m a member of two different gaming forums that I post on almost every day.

My little brother wants to sign up for them too but when he tries they always tell him his IP address already has an account associated with it (I assume that it’s my account).

Why do those websites think our computers both have the same IP address? We have Charter Internet and a modem/router combo box if that makes a difference.

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: What’s the difference between a Public IP Address and a Private IP Address? And how do I find out what mine are?

Posted on October 16, 2014

ip-address-logoQuestion from Keegan L.  I read an article on Internet security last night and they kept talking about a computer’s “Public IP Address” and its “Private IP Address”. I never could figure out exactly what those terms mean.

Can you tell me the difference between the two types of IP addresses? And how do I find out what those IP addresses are on my computer?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]






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