Search Results for: IP address

Just like we talk to people to communicate, our computers also talk to the objects around them. And since they can't use words, a unique identifier is assigned to each device to differentiate between them on a network, which is...

Is your Android phone showing the ‘Failed to obtain IP address’ error while connecting to a Wi-Fi network? That happens when your phone fails to acquire an IP address from the router. It's puzzling when the Wi-Fi networks fine with...

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network on an Android phone or tablet is easy on a normal day. Other times, it's a herculean task. If your phone won't connect to a Wi-Fi network because it's stuck in the 'Obtaining IP address'...

An IP address is the unique identifier for each computer — basically, a string of numbers separated by full stops. An IP address is used to locate and identify a computer, somewhat like our retina or fingerprint scan differentiates us...

If you are a regular internet user, I am sure you must have landed on pages showing a warning that they are monitoring your IP address, and thus you need to be a bit more careful with what you do...

In Windows, you can do plenty of things using command line. Converting a domain name to its IP address using the nslookup command is one of them. You can also find IP address of any website’s host machine.Here’s is the...

If you plan to go on a road trip or just run some errands, you can add multiple stops in Apple Maps on your iPhone. But when it comes to regular commutes, you can get stuck in heavy traffic many...

Have you ever been in a situation when you had to share the email address with the company to use their services? With so many apps and services, it’s quite easy to fill the email inbox with marketing junk and...

For starters, MAC Address stands for Media Access Control Address. It is used as a unique identifier for your device on network interfaces like wireless networks (Wi-Fi) and Ethernet connections. To further break it down: you know how network providers...

Google Forms is one of the world's best online data collection tool. With a Google account, you can easily create surveys, RSVPs, and other forms and equally manage their responses.However, for every response to your form(s), Google sends a notification...

When it comes to setting up network devices on Windows 10 PCs, many reasons require you to know some basic networking terms. MAC, IP, and DNS addresses are some of the most commonly used terms. Knowing their details would help...

Apple recently rolled out the stable build of iOS 17, which is overloaded with plenty of features. There are new customizability features along with improvements to security and privacy. Among this, Apple also introduced NameDrop, a feature that makes it...

WhatsApp promises to offer end-to-end encryption on chats, calls, and voice and video messages. And to keep your chats protected from unwanted access, you can enable Two-Factor Authentication, lock individual and groups chats, etc., on your WhatsApp account. But now...

You need to be careful before sharing photos on social media or instant messaging platforms. You may accidentally reveal your personal information or other details and get into trouble. Instead, you should blur a part of a picture to hide...

Windows OS contains native support to extract ZIP files and is experimenting with adding support for other archive formats in Windows 11. However, some users encounter the ‘Path too long’ error when extracting a file on their PC. The potential...

The autofill feature on your iPhone or iPad eliminates the need to remember and manually input intricate passwords for websites and apps. Your device securely stores all your passwords in iCloud Keychain and promptly fetches them whenever you require them....

With every launch, Apple fans and tech nerds worldwide wait eagerly to know what's next for the iPhone. Thanks to numerous rumors floating around prior to the event, expectations from the latest iPhones this year were sky-high. Thankfully, the Cupertino...

For years, Apple's iPhones have shipped without a charger in the box. And to nobody's surprise, the notorious tradition continues with the iPhone 15 range, too. While it's good for the environment, you'll have to shell out extra bucks to...

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool is a handy app for capturing screenshots or creating screen recordings on your Windows computer. It’s comes pre-loaded in Windows and well-suited for basic screen-capturing needs. However, the Snipping Tool app may fail to create a screen...

Using Spotify Blend is a great way to create a playlist that reflects the shared music preferences of you and your friends. When you create a Blend playlist with someone, Spotify updates it daily to ensure you are always discovering...