Restoring Run Command in Windows Vista Start Menu

Run command in the start menu of my previous XP is my trusted, all-around “guy”.  I used it for almost everything, running an application, pinging my network connection, calling up a file or a folder and among other things.  Thus, when I start using the Windows Vista I felt at loss when I can’t find my trusted, all-around “Run” guy in the start menu.      

I want my Run Command back, fast! So I try to tweak some settings in the Start menu and viola! A restored Run Command on the Vista start menu.  Here’s the quick tweak (I love the rhyme of the word ;- ) to have that all-purpose Run Command in your Vista:

1. Right click the Start button.
2. Choose Properties.
3. With the Menu Tab active, click the Customize option.
4. Browse through the list of options and check Run command.
5. Click OK, then click another OK.

The Run command will be added in the lower-right portion of the Start menu.  For just a little trivia, Run Command doesn’t appear on Vista if you are using the default start menu. But if you are using the Classic menu run command is still a part of its start menu.

Explore The Big Apple

Bus Charters NYC is a leader in the bus charter transportation industry in New York City.  They been on this industry for over 20 years and has been and still considered the best bus charter company in New York.  They have a several number of clean and well maintained vehicles you could charter for your group trips to amusement parks, conventions, trade shows, day trips, Atlantic City, tailored custom tours, hotels or transfers between airports.  They can provide charter transportation for groups of any size with their 9 to 57 passenger vehicles.

If you are planning to go to a trip in The Big Apple, the Bus Charters NYC is your best option for your transportation needs.  Whether it is just a small family trip, group of tourist, a pack of friends or a large convention they have the amenities that could provide airport transfer, local services in the New York City area, trade show and convention shuttles.  For tourists, they have double-decker buses for sightseeing tours to famous attractions in New York like the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Madame Tussauds, Planet Hollywood, Circle line cruises and more.  
NYC Bus Charters provides safe, courteous, experienced drivers and utilizes luxurious, quality vehicles.  They are dedicated in giving customer satisfaction by giving on-time and reliable service, friendly staff, well-maintained and clean vehicles, and safe and courteous drivers.  

Laguardia Airport Shuttle: Your Comfort Is Thier Goal

One of the major inconveniences of traveling is transferring from one point to another without a reliable ready-to-go transportation.  As a traveler, waiting for a cab is quite a hassle and it causes a lot of stress.  But when you are traveling via Laguardia Airport you don’t have to worry about those inconveniences because there is Laguardia Airport Shuttle that can always provide first-rate shuttle service for you. 

Laguardia Airport Shuttle is a service provided by GO Airlink Shuttle, it offers affordable, dependable and safe ground transportation services throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs.  They have the share-ride airport shuttles provide transfers in each direction between LaGuardia Airport and hotels, residences and businesses between Battery Park and 125th Street.  What more convenient is that they operate every day of the year, even on holidays. 

Laguardia Airport Shuttle and other GO Airlink Shuttle services has new, modern vans with a separate luggage compartment, upholstered seating, air-conditioning/heating, and driver two-way radio dispatch.   They provide customer service assistance in every terminal at Laguardia Airport, Newark and JFK.  They both have on line reservations open 24/7, and phone reservation agents are available from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.  GO Airlink Shuttle lay claim to have the largest fleet of vehicles in the New York City airports, from 4 to 56 passenger motor coaches and is an official permit holder by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, authorizing us to load on the inner curb just outside of baggage claim. There passengers won’t have far to walk to reach the vehicle. Companies without this official status are not legally able to offer this service!
And best thing that I like most about Laguardia Airport Shuttle and other GO Airlink Shuttle services is that they are always reliable and on time.  Go! Airlink Shuttle will get you to your hotel, or destination safe, on time and in comfort.

How To Avoid Phishing

Don’t Click

Unless you are 101% certain, DO NOT click links in e-mails.  Though the message may look as if it is from your long lost friend or from PayPay, if you are suspicious, follow your instinct DO NOT click that link.   The URL may look legitimate, but the link under it could go to a different site.   To avoid phishing, go directly to your bank or Paypal websites by typing its URL into your web browser.  

Beware of Greeting Frauds

Online holiday greeting cards are great for phisers.  Disreputable sites can collect information from people who send cards, and then again from the recipient who clicks to watch one.  Stick to Hallmark store, or just send one via snail mail or much better just send cash.

Beware of Pop-up Security Fakes

Ever been surfing along and get a pop-up window telling you to scan or disinfect, and offering you a handy product to do so?  Seem to good to be true? That’s because it is – it is an adware.

Use Firefox as a Sheild

Both the Firefox and Internet Explorer have optional phishing filters that you check for sites trying to steal your information.  In Firefox Options, visit the Security tab, check the box next to “Tell me of the site I’m Visiting is suspected forgery,” and go extra distance by checking the second button for “Check by asking Google” to get up-to-date phish listings.

Use Internet Explorer as a Sheild

Internet Explorer 7 comes with a Phishing Filter built in, but you have to it on via the Tools menu, where you can also report suspected phishing sites.  Internet Explorer 6 users can install the Windows Live Toolbar and the Windows live OneCare Advisor add-in to fight phishers.

Protect Skype

Information stealing is not limited to the Web and e-mail.  It can happen with other programs such as Skype and VoIP services.  In fact, a malware Trojan horse pretended to be a Skype to steal user name and passwords.  The solution:  Update your AntiVirus software.

Check Rogue Software

Software you may install may also be stealing your information – especially software that claims to help you by finding spyware.  If you suspect the a program, check it against the list of know bad-guy applications at www.spywarewarrior.com.

Get Extra Filters

McAfee and Trend Micro offer third party phishing filters (SiteAdvisor and TrenProtect, respectively) to augment what browsers can find. The OpenDNS service provides extra phishing protection too.  To see how it works. Visit go.pcmag.com/opendns. 

Excerpt From:  72 Tips for Safer Computing (PC Magazine – February 2008)