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How do I find out my computer's local IP address?
Windows:
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Click on the Start menu and type cmd.
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Click "cmd" in Start menu panel. 'Command Prompt' will open.
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In command prompt, type ipconfig and press enter.
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Look for "IPv4 Address." The number across from that text is your local IP address. (It should look something like XX.XX.XX.XX)
Apple
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In the top left of your screen, click the Apple logo.
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Select, "System Preferences"
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Within "System Preferences," click on the icon labeled "Network."
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You should see a few options on the left with labels like Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, etc.
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Use the set of numbers next to "IP"
How Do I Find My Username?
Windows:
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Click on the Start menu and type cmd. When you see the cmd applications in Start menu panel, click it or just press enter.
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A command line window will open. Type whoami and press enter.
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Your exact username will be displayed
Apple
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Open System Preferences (via the Apple menu at the top left-hand corner of your screen).
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When System Preferences opens, click on the icon labeled Accounts
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Your exact user name is as it appears in the left-hand side o the menu screen