I think this is due to how google manages their structure on their end, yeah.

Thanks for your input. I'm not sure what happened, but both Firefox and Google thought I was using a "new windows computer" and demanded I re-sign into my accounts. I was on the same browser, same computer, same WIFI, same cable service, but Google had me from a different computer. They give me the IP #, but I don't know where to look for mine. Is it my wifi or my computer?