IP address
An internet protocol address, or IP address, is a numeric string that is assigned to computers that are participating in a network through TCP/IP. The address is assigned according to the IPv4 standard and is 32 bits. However, a new standard (IPv6) that utilizes 128 bit addresses has been developed due to the rapid filling of new IP addresses.. Addresses can be just about anything across the internet, but LAN IP addresses on home networks are most often 192.168.x.x..
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05/07/09 12:23pm Computing, Home A/V Hulu blocks international viewing workarounds
Services like Hotspot Shield allowing non-US viewers to access Hulu by anonymous proxy have been thwarted. dig deeper
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02/20/09 11:32am Gaming Xbox Live players striking each other with denial-of-service attacks
By flooding another player's internet connection with data, attackers can kick him or her out of an XBL game. dig deeper
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02/11/09 10:50am Computing Gmail adds your location to your signature
The new feature uses your computer's IP address to add where your email was sent from to your signature. dig deeper
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02/10/09 1:52pm Computing Yahoo! oneSearch Shortcut upgraded with voice search, auto-positioning, Windows Mobile support
The mobile search application expands its supported handsets to include more devices than ever. dig deeper
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02/05/09 12:36pm Computing Mac OS X Snow Leopard to include multi-touch support and location tracking
While Apple is adopting a few features from its iPhone development, the big focus of Snow Leopard is on increasing speed. dig deeper
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01/08/09 2:22pm Computing Cloud Engines Pogoplug adds remote web access to USB hard drives
Cloud Engines announced its Pogoplug network-attached storage adapter at the CES today. The box connects a USB hard drive or flash… dig deeper
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12/17/08 1:15pm Computing Yahoo to discard some user-tracking data after three months
Yahoo has amended its policies regarding how long it stores data on your browsing habits, now discarding personal data more than… dig deeper
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12/15/08 2:02pm Computing Column Google, the Wall Street Journal, net neutrality, and you
Obsessable takes a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article on Google and net neutrality and the conversation the article has sparked online. dig deeper
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