Any computer that is connected to the internet is assigned an unique number which identifies that computer. This unique number that identifies your system is called the IP address. Once you are connected to the internet you will be assigned that number by your service provider. This IP address could be a static IP address or a dynamic IP address. It is necessary to know this IP address to run some services in your computer or use some software application that allow remote access to your computer. There are many websites that help you in finding the IP address of your system. You could try websites like whatismyipaddress.com, myipaddress.com/show-my-ip-address/, and ip-address.com to find out your IP address. These sites also give you the location from where you are connected to the internet. It is also possible to hide your IP address so that you can browse anonymously. For this you have to use a proxy server or using packages like Anonymizer, NetConceal, and Proxify.
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