AutoComplete

AutoComplete is a feature of many software programs, including web browsers, that guesses the rest of the information being typed by the user, often based on previous entries. It can also remember passwords and other information.

There are also separate software applications, such as RoboForm, which remember personal information and automate typing it. Whilst this is obviously convenient and can save time there are associated risks, this is particularly true if you share a computer with others such as in an internet café or at work as other users can have access to your information 'helpfully' remembered by AutoComplete. In such environments ideally no personal information should be entered but if it is then either turn off the feature or clear the data, typically from a web browsers 'Options' menu.