Using iCloud on my work and home computer

I'm loving the features of iCloud on Mountain Lion. What I would like to do is sign in on my work computer once I upgrade it to Mountain Lion as well so I can keep my safari tabs, reminders, messages etc synced. The only thing I'm worried about is when I'm on lunch or away of someone having access to my things. If I sign out of iCloud on my work computer when I leave for lunch will that sign me out of everything and make it inaccessable for others? Or would it be best to just sign out to the login screen?
Thanks,
- Joel

Hi,
The best way to manage work environment security would be to enable password login to access your session.  In system preference in the user section, enable the settings to ask for password.

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