Is there a log that would show when....

[Gloor]

Hi, I suspect that someone was messing around with my computer. Is there a log that would show what time was the computer turned on or last on etc.? Anything that would back up my theory that someone was using it when i wasn't here? Thanks

 

[ColdCase]

The system log (console utility) may show activity that could point to someone else using a machine, especially if there was login/logouts. There are a number of other log files there.

 

[GotPro]

if you are terminal friendly... Have a look in the /var/logs directory... All sorts of logs in there including system.log which will have timestamps on them.

Best to use the "more" command instead of opening any of the files!

 

[Gloor]

how to get to /var/logs?

 

[Gloor]

I found it. Thank you. My log says that the computer hasn't been touched by anyone else. Thanks for help guys

 

[GotPro]

Sorry! Wasn't around the computer...