From the Tips Box: Separate Work and Play Browsers, Gmail IP Tricks, and Avoiding Bathroom Lines [From The Tips Box]

Readers tell us how they separate work and play with different browsers, keep track of their dynamic IP addresses with Gmail, and avoid long waits for the bathroom. If you're not a fan of the galleries, check out all the tips on one page here . Track Your Dynamic IP Address With Gmail Brad writes about a (potentially creepy) way of keeping track of dynamic IPs: Sometimes when I'm at work I use TightVNC to access my computer at home. The problem is that I need to remember my network's IP address and it's set by Comcast to dynamically change. DnyDNS won't configure correctly so my workaround is to use Gmail. At the bottom of the screen next to "Last account activity" it says your current IP and has a link to Details. In details it lists my home Google Notifier's IP address so I always know what it is. I think this is a good tip for people that don't want to mess around with their routers to broadcast their IP address, or as a warning for people to see if a crazy ex is logging into their account without them knowing. Separate Work and Play Browsers Photo by TotalAldo Matt tells us about how he keeps work and play separate when he's browsing: My productivity tip is using two browsers: one for work and one for personal stuff