Finding the Owner of an IP Address
While you can't find the specific owner of an IP address, there are a few tools to see what IP-related information you can get. Finding the Owner of an IP Address from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleSomeone Has My IP Address – Should I Be Scared?
If someone threatens you because they know your IP address, it's an empty threat. Someone Has My IP Address – Should I Be Scared? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleHow Do I Stop My Neighbor Using My IP Address?
If it's certain a neighbor is using your IP address without permission, you need to take steps. But first you need to make sure. How Do I Stop My Neighbor Using My IP Address? from Ask Leo!. Get the...
View ArticleCan I Trace a MAC Address?
A MAC address can easily be traced for as far as it travels -- which isn't far enough to be useful. Can I Trace a MAC Address? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleCan a Website Identify Me When I Visit?
Web servers get your IP address when you visit. Whether or not that or other information can be used to identify you, specifically, depends on a lot of things. Can a Website Identify Me When I Visit?...
View ArticleProton VPN: A Fast, Reliable VPN Service
On a recent overseas trip, I exercised Proton VPN extensively and was very pleased with the results. Proton VPN: A Fast, Reliable VPN Service from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleI Keep Getting “DNS Server Not Responding” Errors. What Can I Do?
Slow Domain Name System (DNS) lookups can affect your apparent internet speed. Your ISP should provide fast DNS, but there are alternatives. I Keep Getting “DNS Server Not Responding” Errors. What Can...
View ArticleWhat Is a “Subnet Mask”?
A subnet mask is a way of telling your computer or router what network addresses are local and which are remote. What Is a “Subnet Mask”? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleWhy Does My Home Network Only Work with One Computer at a Time?
If there is a conflict with your IP address, it could result in only one of the machines on your network connecting at a time. Why Does My Home Network Only Work with One Computer at a Time? from Ask...
View ArticleHow Do I Get Someone’s Location From an IP Address?
While getting someone's name and address from their IP address is technically possible, it's also difficult and requires law enforcement's help. How Do I Get Someone’s Location From an IP Address? from...
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