Sep 19
RoboForm: The Best Password Manager
I download and try a lot of software using the free trial feature. Most programs are used once and forgotten and never get past the trial period.
One of the few exceptions is RoboForm. I downloaded the free trial version and I used it often and relied on it to remember my passwords and to fill out forms. RoboForm remembers all my passwords, id, user names, credit card, address, and mush more, and securely. At the end of the 30-day trail period, the program stopped working and I realized how much I relied on RoboForm.
I purchased RoboForm right away and have used it every since. That was in October of 2004. I still use this program everyday and it is a time saver that I cannot do without.
Download a free copy of RoboForm and try it out. You have nothing to lose.
Sep 17
When Vista invokes the User Access Control (UAC), the screen is dimmed or darkened except for the open dialog box. When the UAC in invoked, the system goes into what is called Secure Desktop.
The purpose of the Secure Desktop is to stop viruses and malware from clicking OK and infecting your system.
To disable this feature, just click the Vista start icon and then select Run.
In the run dialog box, type: regedit
Now navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, SOFTWARE, Microsoft, Windows, CurrentVersion, Policies, System, PromptOnSecureDesktop.
In the right pane, right click on PromptOnSecureDesktop and select modify. In the Edit window, change the 1 to a 0 in the Value data box.
Click OK, and then close the registry. That’s it, the darking of the screen will not happen any longer. Remember, the UAC Secure Desktop is a security feature. So think twice before disabling it. Also, the registry is very important and incorrect edits may result in undesirable results. Back up your registry before editing.
