Monthly Archives: June 2008

Consent Prompt Behavior

Posted on June 18, 2008 by John Kisha

Here is an alternative to disabling UAC – an option some call "Quiet Mode" – and essentially leave UAC enabled but elevates the all administrator accounts to assume it is okay to run the item in question. Note, this will effectively disable the protection that UAC provides, but will not disable IE's Protected Mode.

UAC (User Account Control) is the 'feature' that causes those annoying Windows Vista pop-up warnings that present when you try to perform certain functions or start certain programs that tell you permission is required to perform the function or open the program. These pop-ups only happen when you have UAC  turned ON, which is the recommended setting to 'protect' your computer–or more precisely to stop you from installing anything onto your computer that has the potential to cause harm.

Advanced users can safely turn this feature OFF, as it is assumed that advanced users will know what should and should not be installed on their machines, and they know not to click on links in email from senders that they do not know, etc. So, it would seem simple enough for advanced users to just turn UAC off and not be annoyed by these warning pop-ups–but here comes the catch: There are some third party products that will not work properly with UAC turned off. One of these popular products is Intuit's QuickBooks. (I've written about this here.)  Read more... (700 words, 2 images, estimated 2:48 mins reading time)

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Rising Gas Prices

Posted on June 11, 2008 by John Kisha

I've been watching gas prices increase steadily over the passing months and was really shocked to see gas at $4.75 per gallon for regular at a station along my route to Sam's Club the other day. To help save money on your fill-up, I've decided to post the lowest prices for gasoline in the Los Angeles area on our web site for your convenience (and mine). If you're heading out to buy gas, you might want to check if there is a station near you with an enticingly low price. 

Check it out: http://www.VisitUsAt.com

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Internet Safety Tips

Posted on June 2, 2008 by John Kisha

For those of you with kids that surf the Internet, here are a 10 suggestions you can share with them to help them surf safely.

1. If you are surfing the net and you enter a web site that makes you feel uncomfortable or scared tell someone RIGHT AWAY.

2. Protect yourself. NEVER send personal information about yourself into cyberspace unless you talk to your parents FIRST.

3. Keep your private information private–your telephone number and address should NOT be sent out into cyberspace.

4. Before sending ANYONE your picture or ANY information about yourself, make sure to check with your parents FIRST!

5. Never agree to meet up with someone that you meet while chatting online UNLESS you check with your parents FIRST. IF you do meet up with someone, NEVER GO ALONE. A parent or caregiver should ALWAYS go with you. Make sure meeting places are in a public place and NEVER someone's house.

6. Don't keep secrets. Keep your parents in the loop about what you are doing and where you are going on the Internet. They can help you stay safe!

7. If you get a mean or nasty message or a message that makes you feel uncomfortable, TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST. It is NEVER YOUR FAULT if you get a message that makes you feel uncomfortable.

8. Never give out your password to someone other than your parents. NOT EVEN YOUR BEST FRIEND. Your password is yours. Protect your password and protect yourself!

9. Protect your computer. Before downloading ANY software, check with your parents FIRST.  Read more... (337 words, 1 image, estimated 1:21 mins reading time)

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