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: Some apps generate link previews that can inadvertently leak your IP address to the website being previewed. Disabling this feature can help maintain your online cover.

The community has long debated the effectiveness of built-in privacy toggles versus third-party tools.

Historically, Skype updated its settings to hide IP addresses by default to prevent "resolvers" from obtaining a user's location or launching DDoS attacks. If you are looking to secure your connection on modern alternatives like Teams, Zoom, or Discord, consider the following:

: Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is the most effective way to mask your actual public IP. It tunnels your traffic through a remote server, making that server's IP visible instead of yours.

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