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How to Change Your IP Address: A Step-by-Step Guide

IP addresses are often used to identify you online. Most devices and operating systems offer several methods to mitigate these risks by changing your IP address.

Key takeaways:

  • Changing your IP address can increase your privacy and security, help bypass various restrictions and IP throttling, as well as resolve other issues.
  • Your private IP address on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems can be changed in settings or with commands.
  • Android and iOS systems can change IP addresses in system settings.
  • Depending on whether you have a static or dynamic IP, changing it may involve contacting your ISP or simply restarting the router.
  • A VPN service is the most convenient way to change your IP address.
  • Adomas Šulcas

    Tech Tips & Troubleshooting

    4 min read

    pDoS Attacks: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

    Denial of Service (DoS) attacks disrupt access to networks or services. But a more harmful variant is pDoS, or Permanent Denial of Service. Unlike other DDoS attacks that flood the target with huge amounts of internet traffic, a pDoS attack can permanently damage hardware.

    Understanding Permanent Denial of Service is crucial since these types of attacks target the hardware layer, not just software. In this blog post, you will learn how a pDoS attack works and how to prevent long-term damage and costly recovery.

    Adomas Šulcas

    Tech Tips & Troubleshooting

    4 min read

    How to Change Google Password: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Over 80% of data breaches are caused by weak passwords. This makes it one of the most popular gateways for hackers to reach your personal data. Therefore, it’s essential to change it regularly to protect your personal information and secure your accounts.

    In this article, you will find a step-by-step guide to change your Google Account password. It’s easy and simple both on desktop and mobile.

    Guoda Šulcaitė