Replies to post #14903 on Dream Machine

[ottoman]

Hi all, I have a question about hiding my IP address while browsing. There is software here:

http://www.buy.com/retail/Product.asp?sku=203173427&SearchEngine=CJaffiliate&Type=CJ&Key....

apparently it hides the IP address

How necessary is this for security? I guess maybe if you are on a wireless connection it would be useful.

I have a good firewall protection, when I go to "shields up" and test my computer it passes with flying colors.

What is the advantage/disadvantage of hiding my IP address?