Session Undo. Groundhog Day For Your Computer.
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Staten Island, NY Posted: 11/4/2014 1:00:00 AM
Can I use your computer?
For many people, that's one of the scariest questions since cavemen first asked... "Does that tiger bite?"
Put it this way, even if you restrict access to your private files, there's a strong chance that giving access to your computer to a stranger, or even a close friend or family member can lead to more trouble than it's worth.
An inexperienced user may accidentally change settings, install unwanted programs, and even completely crash your system by moving or deleting system files.
Apple has a great "Guest Login" option, that pretty much gives your guest access to the Internet and not much else. I applaud them for that, because for many guests, that's all they need. However, some guests may require access to other programs and features. That's where Session Undo comes into play.
Session Undo
Session Undo is the ability to return the system to the exact state it was in before the session started. Think of the movie Groundhog Day. No matter what Bill Murray did in the movie, the next day, things were exactly as they were the day before. Session undo would do just that. It can let you or your guest to return to where you were when the session started. Every file you edited or deleted would be restored. Every setting you changed would return to the previous setting and any programs that were installed, including viruses would vanish.
Any time a "Guest" logs in, their session should undo automatically, and whenever you log in using your own account, there should be an option to undo your current session by using a menu option.
Then... whenever a guest asks to use your computer, you can proudly say "Sure thing... knock yourself out."
Joe Crescenzi, Founder
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