With the proliferation of public computers (e.g. libraries, hotel business center, etc.), we need a browser with a lockable “public computer” mode, unlockable only by the computer administrator.<\/p>\n
In this mode, no passwords are stored, and auto-complete for form fields is turned off (or quickly expired).\u00a0 Any open windows would close automatically after some period of inactivity, and the browsing history is quickly expired.<\/p>\n
Also, the browser would send this mode information in all Web requests (in an HTTP header), so apps could modify their behavior accordingly.\u00a0 For example, a Web app might NOT offer the option to “stay logged in” when using a public computer, and\/or might aggressively time out an inactive session.<\/p>\n
I’m sure someone’s thought about this — is this a new idea?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With the proliferation of public computers (e.g. libraries, hotel business center, etc.), we need a browser with a lockable “public computer” mode, unlockable only by the computer administrator. In this mode, no passwords are stored, and auto-complete for form fields … Continue reading