In the OWA login screen, under Security, what is the difference between Public or shared computer and Private computer?
Select Public or shared computer if you use Outlook Web Access on a public computer. Your OWA session will automatically time out in 15 minutes if no activity occurs on your mailbox. Typing in an item (message, appointment, contact) is NOT considered activity, so if you are working on a long message, save it about every 5-7 minutes to let the server know that you are still active and working. Activity includes: refreshing the window, opening an item, sending a message, saving an item, switching folders, and selecting a name from the address book. Select Private computer if you are the only person who uses this computer. Your Exchange server will allow a longer period of inactivity (24 hours) before logging you off. Please note that if you share your computer with others and do not logout of OWA when finished, they may be able to use your account until the 24 hour period is reached. Be sure and logout when finished!
Select Public or shared computer if you use Outlook Web Access on a public computer. Your OWA session will automatically time out in 15 minutes if no activity occurs on your mailbox. So if you are working on a long message, save it about every 5-7 minutes to let the server know that you are still active and working. Typing in an item (message, appointment, contact) is NOT considered activity. Activity includes: refreshing the window, opening an item, sending a message, saving an item, switching folders, and selecting a name from the address book. Select Private computer if you are the only person who uses this computer. Your Exchange server will allow a longer period of inactivity (24 hours) before logging you off. Please note that if you share your computer with others and do not logout of OWA when finished, they may be able to use your account until the 24 hour period is reached. Be sure and logout when finished!
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