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Computer Help and Support

madamesilverspurs

(16,117 posts) Fri Mar 18, 2022, 07:47 PM Mar 2022

Whatiz?

So this has started showing up at the bottom of my screen. Just now and then, it's not constant. And when I hover the mouse over it the message that appears is "your location is currently in use". Well, yeah, I'm at my location and I am using my computer. But I'm way too chicken to click on it. Anybody know what it is/does?

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Whatiz? (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Mar 2022 OP

I believe the bullseye means your location sensor is in use. Gore1FL Mar 2022 #1

It might also mean that the computer is sharing your location with programs/websites AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2022 #2

I have that exact same icon on the bottom far left side of my computer. TurboDem Mar 2022 #3

Do you have a Chromebook? Elwood P Dowd Mar 2022 #4

Yes. TurboDem Mar 2022 #5

Gore1FL

(22,087 posts)

1. I believe the bullseye means your location sensor is in use.

Reply to madamesilverspurs (Original post)

Fri Mar 18, 2022, 07:49 PM

Mar 2022

Edited. As I read your post, you knew that.

For a deeper explanation, if your device has a GPS, it's on. It can also get the info from your IP address, to I believe.

It'll set your clock.