Computer trivia

In all version of Windows, the start menu will contain a list of recently opened files under the recently opened files section. This can be a great convenience if you repeatedly open the same files and saves time from traversing to the actual file locations. However, on a public computer this can make you feel uncomfortable as others will be able to see the list of all files and applications opened by the previous user. Fortunately, there is a simple way in which Windows can be instructed, not to save the list of recently opened files.

- On the Taskbar, right click and select properties

-  In the ‘Taskbar and Startmenu properties’ window, click on Startmenu tab

-  You will find a small block named ‘Privacy’ which has two check boxes. Clear both the check boxes and click OK.

Windows will no more store the files and applications opened by users and thus you have enhanced privacy on public machines.