In short, there are numerous reasons why you might need to know the IP address of a machine on your local network. I want to show you how to find that information on most operating systems.

Your private IP address isn't as secret as it sounds, but it's still key to your home network.

Here's how to find your private and public IP address on whatever device you're using.

Also, you'll need it to remotely access your devices or share your network with other devices, such as a printer. Here's how to find your IP address on a Mac, Windows, Android, or iOS device.

Knowing your IP address can help protect your home network and data from prying eyes. Here's how to find it.

Do you know your IP address? You don't have to, but you should know where to find it. This is how to go about it on all devices.

If, however, no network details show up, it means your Roku isn't connected to your router, and in turn, doesn't have an IP address. Roku devices don't come shipped with a default IP address.

If you need your IP address and use an iPhone, doing so is actually quite easy. Here's how to locate it from your iPhone's home screen.

Knowing the IP address allows you to troubleshoot connection issues and connect new devices, so you need to be able to find this identifier on your printer.

Changing your IP address with a VPN is as simple as signing up for the VPN that best suits your needs. Once you have an ...