Starting my AI journey as a university student in my 50s has taught me that staying safe online is just as important as learning new AI tools. This became especially real to me in our university computer lab. When we use shared computers at school, libraries, or other public spaces, simply closing Chrome doesn't necessarily mean we've signed out of our Google Account. And today, a Google login can give access to much more than email—it may connect to Google Drive, documents, and AI services such as Gemini. Here's what I learned about using a Google Account more safely on a shared computer. 💻 What I Noticed in My University Computer Lab During my AI classes, I sometimes notice that a previous student has left a Google Account signed in on a shared lab PC. With just a few clicks, the next person could potentially open services connected to that account. That made me think differently about something as simple as closing a browser window. I used to think: “If I close Chrome, ...