Can I Change My IP? How Do I Do It Safely? or Can I Change My IP Address? Best Ways to Switch It

Wow, thanks for all the replies! Didn’t expect so many options.

Tried the router thing again (left it unplugged for 30 mins), and it worked! Got a new IP.

Still might check out NordVPN for privacy though.

Quick q: Do VPNs slow down your internet much? Heard mixed things.