How to lock your computer on Windows / Mac

You want to leave your PC or Mac without shutting it down, but you are afraid that someone will use your session or play a prank on you? Then simply lock your session to prevent anyone from using it in your absence.

Here are the instructions to know how to lock your computer according to your operating system: 


Lock your computer under Windows

  • Type the following key combination :  + L 

The technique : Hold down the "Windows" key  (it's the key located between the Fn and the Alt key at the bottom left of the keyboard) and then tap on the letter L. You will then just have to retype your password to re-access your session.

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To lock your computer / session on Mac

  • Type the following key combination : Control + Cmd ⌘ Q 

The technique: Hold down the ControlCommand ⌘ and the letter Q simultaneously to lock your session. You will then only need to retype your password to re-access your session.

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