Thursday, April 12, 2012

Log Off Ya'll

As all habits are formed over time, it is clear that the common user of computer 4 in the library has not yet mastered the art of logging off. This is totally understandable, as I have committed the offense many times; but I would like to remind everyone... it's a huge security risk!

The common user of computer 4 is fond of stand-up comedy and Tu-Pac. Strange facts to know about a person I've never seen or met? Not when the user doesn't log off of Pandora online radio, and I find a 1990s rap song blaring in my headphones as soon as I hit the 'enter' button on www.pandora.com. Pandora isn't the only site I've found with user's information displayed front row and center. Facebook, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Pinterest all need to be logged out of... or adjusted from "Log Me In Automatically" status. A few seconds and clicks separate someone from knowing way too much about you. Be tech savvy and log off ya'll!

Logging off aside, the public library has killer computers. The Internet is speedy and I can't complain about these monitors after squinting over my ten inch screen on my mini notebook. Just another reason I love my local library!