How Do I Stop My Password from Showing Automatically?

When you go to a website where you have to login, does your user name and password fill in automatically?

If you are the only one who uses your computer, it may not be an issue. But if you share the computer an/or have only profile, then you may want to disable the auto fill of your user name and passwords.

Computers in public places like hotels, librarys, business centers, etc, may have the browser set up to remember passwords, either by ignorance and leaving the default settings or by unscrupulous employees.

Here is how to stop Internet Explorer and Firefox from remembering your user name and password

Internet Explorer (IE)

Open Internet Explorer.

• Click Tools and select Internet Options.
• Select the Content tab.
• Click the Settings button under AutoComplete.
• Clear the check box beside the User names and passwords on forms option.
• Click OK.

Firefox

• Open Firefox.
• Click Tools and select Options.
• Select the Security tab.
• Clear the check box beside the Remember passwords for sites.
• Click OK.

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In a previous post called “No More http://, www, or .com. Easy tip saves time.“, I show you how to save time by using some keyboard shortcuts when entering a URL. Just like that shortcut, there are dozens more that can make your surfing faster and easier.

I have listed the shortcuts that I use the most and the ones that help me save time. Try these shortcuts when you are using Firefox and see if they help. You can also go to the Firefox website and find lots more shortcuts.

If you use some or all of these shortcuts, you’ll find that they become instinctive and will save you lots of time. You might want to print them out and put them next to you keyboard or monitor so they’ll be handy.

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