Tuesday, October 13, 2015

SIGN OUT - without being there!

We all know the importance of Signing Out (don't we?). This is especially important if you use a computer, laptop or even a tablet that is not yours.

But what happens if "GASP!" you can't remember if you signed out of the computer you were using in Banger, Maine. You're sitting at the airport in Bangladesh waiting for the next flight to Belize - what do you do?

Sign out remotely.

1. Use a computer, laptop, chromebook or tablet that is connected to the Internet and Sign In to Gmail. (note: you can use a smart phone but get a magnifying glass!)
2. From the Inbox, scroll down below the list of messages.
3. Find "Last account activity" and select the DETAILS link (its just below the messages, to the right).
4. Select the "Sign out of all OTHER web sessions" BUT BEFORE YOU DO THAT ...

You will be signed out of all other accounts after selecting the button, (not the one you are using) but you might want to take a look at the Sign In activity. Are the sign ins listed all from locations you were actually located? Does anything seem amiss?

IF you even THINK or have a HINT that there is some mischief afoot, the next step you take should be:

5. Change your password!

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