Reading this on a computer? Mobile device like a phone or tablet? You are part of a network! More and more our homes and businesses are collections of connected computer devices, making up small individual networks. These smaller networks are interconnected, forming the largest network of all, THE INTERNET! For my first post, I'll describe how networks function, and clarify tech terms we hear, but may not fully understand.

Statistically, cyberattacks increase from Black Friday through New Year’s Day. One common method of attack is called “spear-phishing” because YOU are the specific target! Appearing like a friend or trusted entity; luring you to open emails with false package tracking information, low airfare deals, and “too good to be true” gift or credit card offers.

In the blog post, ‘Lost in Computer-land? How Routers Deliver Data To Networks’, I defined the terms default gateway and IP address. Now, we’ll walk through the 4 steps to find them on your own Windows 10 computer.