Your Internet-connected computer is not only linked to your Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) server, but may also be connected to other computers you don’t know about. From hackers and people piggybacking off of your wired or wireless connection, your Internet connection is not totally devoted to just your computer. You can find out what other computers are plugging into yours by seeing a list of connected Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. You can then take steps, like adding a firewall, to protect your computer and online connection. Tips Writer Bio
