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- What is an IP address?
An IP address is the number that tells the internet where to send data meant for you. Here's what it looks like, the different kinds, and what yours says about you.
- How to find your IP address
Your public IP takes one click to find. Your private IP depends on the device. Here are the exact steps for each.
- IPv4 vs IPv6: what's the difference?
IPv6 replaces IPv4 because the world ran out of addresses. Here's how the two compare, how to tell which you're using, and why IPv6 matters if you use a VPN.
- What is a DNS leak and how do you fix it?
Even with a VPN on, your device may still ask your internet provider for every website you visit. That's a DNS leak. Here's how to spot one and stop it.
- Netflix VPN or proxy error: why it happens and how to fix it
Netflix shows "You seem to be using a VPN or proxy" when your IP doesn't look like a normal home connection in your country. Here's how to find out what it sees and fix it.
- ChatGPT not available in your country: what the error means
ChatGPT decides where you are from your IP address. If that address points to a country OpenAI doesn't serve, you get blocked, even if you're somewhere else. Here's how to check and fix it.