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192.168.0.1 (IP Address Information and Troubleshooting)

192.168.0.1 is a private IP address (IPv4 address) that is utilized by Neatgear broadband routers and a variety of other brand devices. Different devices (computers, etc.) can use the 192.168.0.1 IP address across different networks, however only one device on the network can utilize the IP address.

Complete ALT Character Code List

How to make ALT characters Activate Num Lock on your keyboard to use the number pad (pictured ). To make an ALT character, hold the ALT key (pictured ) down...

How to disable Windows 8 Right edge swipe (Touchpad)

If you own a laptop running the Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System you may have noticed the "Charms" and clock (with date and power/internet icons) that appear when you hover your mouse or pointer on the right side and right corners of the screen. The Windows 8 Charms pop-up anytime you move your cursor to the right side of the screen, even if you have an open window or are simply on Windows 8 Desktop.

How To Start Windows 8 In Safe Mode (Windows 8 Safe Mode Instructions)

Microsoft Windows 8 has been available for the public since Friday October 26th, 2012, so its normal that cyber criminals, scam artists, and hackers have modified computer viruses and malware in order to attack and access Windows 8 operating systems. Since computer viruses on Windows 8 will continue to rise we have provided instructions on how to enter Windows 8 Safe Mode, or essentially boot your PC into Safe Mode on Windows 8.

What Is NTVDM.EXE ? NTVDM.EXE File Information – Remove NTVDM.EXE Malware

Ntvdm.exe is a legitimate Windows operating system file and process used to handle a single MS DOS environment but may also be the name of a malicious file and Windows process relating to malware and computer viruses. Though ntvdm.exe is a name of a file and process utilized by cyber criminals, most of the time errors and issues concerning the ntvdm.exe file are related to bugs in system updates and it has been reported that uninstalling both KB2707511 and KB2709162 system updates has fixed problems concerning the NTVDM.exe file.

How to block advertisements and malicious resources with Windows hosts file

Specially crafted entries in Windows hosts file and additional custom replacement hosts files (relating to size and performance) can be utilized to block online advertisements, or the domains of known malicious resources and servers that contain, consist, or relate to adware, spyware, botnets and other forms of malware and cyber criminal activity. Blocking malicious sources can be achieved by adding entries into the hosts file for the malicious domains to redirect requests over to another domain that does not exist or to a harmless destination such as a localhost or security tracker.

How To Search On Windows 8 Operating Systems (Win 8)

The search function/option on Windows 8 can be accessed very quickly which comes in handy, but for first time Windows 8 users the option to search can be difficult to locate. Previous Windows operating systems had a convenient search field at the bottom of the desktop Start menu, but Windows 8 does not have a start menu (with exceptions to customization), so how do you find search on Windows 8?

How To Show Or Hide The Windows 8 Recycle Bin Desktop Icon

This article explains how to properly disable or enable the Recycle Bin in order to delete files immediately or move files to the Recycle Bin before deleting them, and we will explain how to show or hide the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows 8 desktop (and all Windows operating systems).