If you sign into your Microsoft account on a public or shared computer, you need to know this

Microsoft has quietly announced a significant change to the sign in/out process for Microsoft accounts. The change could have massive security implications for many people. As of next month, when you sign into your Microsoft account, you will remain signed in until you opt to sign out manually. At the moment the (arguably more secure) approach sees users signed out automatically after a period of inactivity, helping to protect anyone using a public computer. See also: Microsoft has given no information about the reasons for the change which, on the face of things, seem to represent a reduction in security.… [Continue Reading]