Leaving a Website

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A person can leave a website by its logout procedure (takes longer) or clicking the x at the top right corner of the screen (takes shorter).

Is there any advantage to the logout?

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[+5] - Lordyaswas - 10/25/2013I always make an effort to wave to Jespah when I leave the website, just in case I leave any cookies around. She normally puts them in the A2K cupboard (tupperware with my name on) until my next...
[+4] - Butrflynet - 10/25/2013It doesn't matter what device you are using. The exposure is from you being logged into a website. Until you sever the access by logging out and forcing the need to login again, your account on...
[+3] - Butrflynet - 10/24/2013Just exiting the screen via the X leaves your account logged into the site. Anyone coming behind you on your device merely needs to use the browser back arrow or history tracking to have access to...
[+3] - jespah - 10/25/2013With an extra napkin in case you get crumbs.

@gollum,

Just exiting the screen via the X leaves your account logged into the site. Anyone coming behind you on your device merely needs to use the browser back arrow or history tracking to have access to your account on the site.

Using the logout process means that person needs to know your login info to, for instance, use your stored credit card info on Amazon.com to place an order.

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@gollum,

You should follow proper procedure of logging out otherwise your account information can be shared to the other user.

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@Butrflynet,

Butrflynet and Happiness for You-
Thank you.

I use a desktop computer. Is your advice relevant to a desktop personal computer?

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I always make an effort to wave to Jespah when I leave the website, just in case I leave any cookies around.

She normally puts them in the A2K cupboard (tupperware with my name on) until my next visit.

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@Lordyaswas,

With an extra napkin in case you get crumbs.

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@jespah,

Crumbs? Has my oldest brother been here?

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@gollum,

It doesn't matter what device you are using. The exposure is from you being logged into a website. Until you sever the access by logging out and forcing the need to login again, your account on that site is vulnerable to misuse. Think of it as leaving the keys in your car's ignition. If you remove the keys, it makes it more difficult for someone to hop in and start driving your car. The type of car you drive makes no difference if you are going to leave the keys in the ignition.

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@Butrflynet,

I have my preferences set to log me out when the window closes. It does log me out and there is no history. What am I missing?

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@trying2learn,

T2L.. you're fine with the settings you described.

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@tsarstepan,

okay ty because I was wondering.

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@trying2learn,

What settings should I use? Control Panel? Internet Op0tions?

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@gollum,

I believe it depends on the browser you are using and whether you are using a Mac or Pc???

Right now I am learning IE, Safari and Firefox on a Mac with leopard, a Mac with mountain lion, a Pc with xp and a Pc with 7.

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wow that was a quick post and delete mlt???

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@trying2learn,

trying2learn-
Thank you.

I am using a PC.

I clicked the Mozilla-Firefox icon, so I guess I am using it. I also have Internet Explorer and AOL on the PC.

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@trying2learn,

I saw that, too. She's quick, cryptic, and quite bright.

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@Butrflynet,

Butrflynet-
Thank you.

How about a website where one does not log in (e.g., Google)?

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@gollum,

If there are no keys needed, they can't be left in the ignition for someone else to make use of.

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@gollum,

There are many types of the advantage to the logout.
1. Secure your all information in a privacy mode after logout your mail account.
2. nobody hack your mail account After logout.
3. nobody see your contact information and friend list
4. Without login no share any type of the information in your account.

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