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When using Email on Public PC's/Internet Cafe's

brianthebard · 2007-11-19 12:11:47

When using a publicly accessible computer, such as those available in internet cafes, it is prudent to untick the box which allows hotmail to remember you email address. Otherwise people with slightly less control than me will be reading your emailz and sending you pornz. Or worse, using your email address to sign up to…

19-11-2007 01:11PM

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When using a publicly accessible computer, such as those available in internet cafes, it is prudent to untick the box which allows hotmail to remember you email address. Otherwise people with slightly less control than me will be reading your emailz and sending you pornz. Or worse, using your email address to sign up to boards!

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#2 19-11-2007 01:17PM

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Don't you mean ppl of Ireland?
I'm sure this just doesn't happen in Sligo.

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#3 19-11-2007 01:31PM

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I guess, but in any case the message needed to be said...one county at a time we'll teach people how to use hotmail without compromising their personal details.

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#4 19-11-2007 02:43PM

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brianthebard wrote: »

I guess, but in any case the message needed to be said...one county at a time we'll teach people how to use hotmail without compromising their personal details.

Interesting thread.... can i also stress the importance of not using the format option on your hard disk!

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#5 19-11-2007 02:59PM

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