Stay safe online
Locking your screen
Ever gone out for the
day and left your front door wide open? Exactly. The same principle applies to the
computers you use. Not locking your screen is a bit like leaving your front door open for
strangers to come in and rifle through your cabinets. You should always lock your screen
when you finish using your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Be extra careful when using public computers. You should make sure that you always sign out of your accounts and shut down your browser when you have finished using the web on a shared computer, such as in a cybercafe.
Lock your screen
It’s good to know how important it is to lock your screen next time you leave your computer. Read the next topic: Google’s security tools