Just ask any economist: When a commodity is in short supply, several things happen. The price goes up, rationing begins, and people start scrambling for substitutes. Globally unique Internet addresses ...

6 Types of Network Address Translation: Which One to Use? Your email has been sent Even though we’re no longer running out of IP addresses, Network Address Translation still plays a vital role. Learn ...

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: ...

Are you familiar with the concept of an IP address? If you’re not sure what the term means, it’s still highly likely that you’ve seen an IP address before. You’ve probably stumbled upon a string of ...

Knowing your IP address can help protect your home network and data from prying eyes. Here's how to find it. Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a ...