Public Computers
Posted by DDOCS in Technology, tags: Cell Phones, Common Courtesy, Entertainment, Media, Safety, Stupidity, Technology
The Consumerist has a funny tale of someone who tested an iPad at Best Buy, checked his email, and walked away while still logged in to his mail account. Lucky for him, the next person was a good samaritan and, instead of causing havoc, just logged out for the unknown person.
The good samaritan sent a pretty funny email to the person, and cc:d The Consumerist:
You decided to try out an iPad at your local best buy. But guess what? You logged into the mail app on a publicly used test product and didn’t log out?!?!?!?
This time a good citizen has decided to alert you of your mistake. I will also be kind and log you out Be aware and use some common sense the next time.
If you have the opportunity to test a wireless device in a store, go ahead and check your email. Just remember to LOG OUT when you’re done. That is, unless, for some reason, you want strangers reading your email, having access to your personal information and contacts.
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