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How do I maintain privacy on a shared computer?
From the course: Tech Simplified: Everyday Tech Questions
How do I maintain privacy on a shared computer?
- [Instructor] Sharing a computer with someone else is tough. - Hi. - It means giving up time and privacy. But how much privacy do you really have to give up? And does sharing a computer at home work the same way as sharing a computer in a public space like a library? How do I get privacy on a shared computer? Let's look at your options for sharing a computer or laptop at home. The easiest way is to set up a completely separate account for each person. This way, when you're done using the computer, you can log off your account, and the next person can log on. They can have child restrictions, different wallpaper, email accounts, and if you browse something on Amazon, their browsing experience won't be plastered with ads for that product. But you can't create a new account on a public work station, say, at a library. If you're worried about people next to you, you can always use a privacy screen which can stop prying eyes from wandering over to your screen. You should also go in with a…
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Can I trust the Wi-Fi in my coffee shop?3m 29s
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What do I do when my data gets breached?3m 14s
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How does Amazon know what I was just Googling?2m 43s
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Why do sites keep bugging me about cookies?2m 31s
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What do I do when I get a blackmail email?2m 36s
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How do I know if an email offer is legitimate?3m 14s
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What is "the cloud"?2m 26s
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Should I give my Wi-Fi password to houseguests?2m 5s
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Should I enable location services on my phone?2m 32s
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Why do passwords have to be so complex?3m 26s
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Should I trust the hot new app?2m 46s
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Is there anything I can do about a super-slow computer?3m 10s
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How do I maintain privacy on a shared computer?1m 56s
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What do you do with an old computer or phone?2m 52s
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Is it safe to log in to a website using Google or Facebook?2m 32s
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