How to lock your computer

t is important that your computer is not left unattended when it is logged on. There are a couple of ways to make locking easier. For those that are unsure how to do it . . .

The way I do it is twofold. a. I lock it manually when I walk away from my computer using the keyboard and b. I have an automatic lock turned on that activates if my computer is idle for more than 15 minutes (this also turns the screen off to save power), which covers me for the times when I forget to lock manually.

(BTW – here is a simple tool and guidelines for creating a strong password click here)

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1.      Manually – requires you to press only two buttons.

To do:

Press and hold the ÿ Window button and then press the letter L (the windows key is near the bottom left of your keyboard – see image below) – your machine is now locked.
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 1.      Automatically – a couple of simple steps that should need only be done once

-        Instructions for Windows XP users (nearly all staff & students) click here

-        Instructions for Windows Vista users (small number of staff click here

If you need assistance with using any of these instructions let me know and I will give you a hand.