I have used IPChicken for several years to quickly figure out what my public facing IP address is. I know that isn't very geeky, but it is very "webby" - maybe I'm more of a webophile than a true geek. But enough of my self-analysis... for me it was all about ease. It is very easy for me to remember "www.ipchicken.com". To tell you the truth I can't even think of another way to look up my external IP address - that's how long I've been using the site.
This morning I was pointed to another site along the same vein, MoanMyIP.com (WARNING: not very workplace friendly, especially if your speakers are turned up). Pretty clever.
I'm sure I'll stick with IPChicken, but it's good to know there are alternatives :)
Note to self: do not visit MoanMyIP any more today - once is more than enough... okay, 8 times is more than enough.
OMG! That's awesome!
BTW, I hadn't heard about IPChicken until earlier this year when a friend of mine mentioned it. I always just hit my router to find my external IP. ;-)
Glad you like it, Mike. I knew a guy like you would appreciate such artistry!
I've always used whatismyIP.com
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. See, now I'm glad I'm stuck out here about the garage..btw, how did you find this Dan?
Randy, thanks for the additional option.
James, nothing shady as you might be insinuating :). I actually found it via a post on the Self Made Minds blog this morning - http://selfmademinds.com/200708/thats-a-wrap-friday-24th/
too funny.
"No hun, I AM working"
try www.ipmango.com to check the ip.