<p>Security these days is very important since we live in a digital age. Once our email or other important account gets compromised, it is hard to get back the data. In some cases, the user doesn't even know that someone is accessing their account. That's why it is important to keep a check on the account activity feature of your email provider such as Gmail.Why should you check your Gmail account activity</p><p>This account activity feature is very useful when you think that someone might have logged into your Gmail account. Plus, if you have sensitive information in your account, it can be doubly important.</p><p>This feature gives you information on which method is used to login (browser, mobile, POP/IMAP), where have the user logged-in from, (IP address) and when (date and time). But that's not all, as you can also set alert preferences if you want to receive an alert when unusual activity is detected.How to access your Gmail account activity</p><p>Log in to your Gmail account, and click on "Details" from the bottom right corner. This will open a small new window for account activity.</p><p><a href="http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/12/check-gmail-account-activity/">Keep reading...</a></p>