Shared Computers

Most of us access the Internet from different locations -- a friend's house to check email, an Internet café to check a stock quote, or the library to research a term paper. Sharing a computer is a great convenience, but you must take extra precautions to safeguard your personal information.

Here are some tips to help protect your Rent Bend account when sharing a computer.

Never leave your computer unattended while you are signed in.

Someone could approach your computer and easily access your account information.

Always sign out completely.

If you use a public or shared computer, it's especially important to always sign out completely by clicking the "Log Out" link when you finish using Rent Bend.

Clear your browser's cache.

Your browser's cache contains copies of the web pages you have recently visited and stores these files on your hard drive. Clearing your cache is a simple process. Learn how here.

Know the risks.

Some shared computers allow you to install software on them, making them vulnerable to virus attacks or malicious programs such as keystroke logging programs. If you have any concerns about the security of a shared computer, don't hesitate to ask the administrator about the steps they've take to protect their computers.