How to tell if someone has been using your computer?

[secretpact]

I think someone has been on my computer when I was at school today. Is there a way to get like the last time the computer was on or the last time my account logged in? I don't password protect my login but I am gonna start to.

[asmallchild]

I think someone has been on my computer when I was at school today. Is there a way to get like the last time the computer was on or the last time my account logged in? I don't password protect my login but I am gonna start to.

dust for fingerprints

[skunk]

The simplest thing would be to check under "Recent Items" in the :apple: Menu.

[stealthninja]

go to applications -> utilities -> Console
it logs a lot of things that would tell you wether the compu was being used.

[nick9191]

iAlertU :D

[stealthninja]

iAlertU :D

yeah i use that too, luckily it hasn't come in handy yet.:D

[GimmeSlack12]

go to applications -> utilities -> Console
it logs a lot of things that would tell you wether the compu was being used.

Thats what I'd do too.

[secretpact]

go to applications -> utilities -> Console
it logs a lot of things that would tell you wether the compu was being used.

That seems to me like the best way to go. Looks like I was just paranoid and no one was on my computer. :p. Better to be safe, though!

[britney69]

go to applications -> utilities -> Console
it logs a lot of things that would tell you wether the compu was being used.

Amazing, thanks for this!

[alphaod]

Maybe it's time to password protect you computer?

[UltraNEO*]

I think someone has been on my computer when I was at school today. Is there a way to get like the last time the computer was on or the last time my account logged in? I don't password protect my login but I am gonna start to.

if your worried about other people using your system why not enable or configure the system to request a password after it's woken up from sleep? Anyone who tries to access the system will be prompted for the account password.

goto System Preferences → Accounts → Login Options
change Automatic login → Disabled

also goto System Preferences → Security
check both boxes for Disable Automatic login and Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screensaver

[sonianz]

hi...

a couple of days this week, i have come home and the caps lock has been on, and i never use it...
i followed the advise here and went to console and checked - but the times are all funny...

it is telling me that tonight about midnight, someone was on the comp....

how can i fix this? or is there another way to tell....

thanks

ok, let me correct that - i found what i was looking for !!!! couldnt believe my eyes!

is there anyway possible that it could have activated itself by any chance??

how can i check for that software that records what you type in and stuff? or what can i do... wow, im shocked!

my ex still has my keys to my house. :(
i will change the password now..

please help...

[zipa]

please help...

Sure, but please, tell us exactly what it is that you need help with?

[silverblack]

ok, let me correct that - i found what i was looking for !!!! couldnt believe my eyes!

is there anyway possible that it could have activated itself by any chance??

how can i check for that software that records what you type in and stuff? or what can i do... wow, im shocked!

my ex still has my keys to my house. :(
i will change the password now..

please help...

If someone has the key to my house, the last thing I worry about is protecting my computer. Get all the locks in your house changed immediately.

[M-5]

That's just scary knowing that your ex still has the keys to your home. I know that I'd have a very gross feeling in my stomach if I felt that someone had had access to my personal belongings and might have gone through them while I was unaware.

[kryptonianjorel]

Check the browser history too, ya never know!