An IP (Internet Protocol) address–171.10.1.255, for example–identifies a computer or server on the Internet. Once assigned to a computer, an IP address remains constant, or static, and static addresses can make your computer more vulnerable to hackers. Unless you run a Web or email server, it’s best to use a dynamic IP address, which changes each time you log on to the network. Remove your static IP address using the Windows control panel network tools. Writer Bio
