Lock your computer

JDtech · 08-07-2010, 08:18 AM

Many Windows users worry about security, but they forget to lock their computers when they step away. If you work in an office environment or someplace else where you don't want people to snoop on your work, press the Windows key and tap the letter "L" to quickly lock your machine before you leave. Otherwise, anyone can walk up and look at what you've been doing. Locking your PC means that someone would have to know your password before gaining access.

Ken-L · 08-07-2010, 02:51 PM

That's a good one, Jay! I'll be using this one a lot, not for snoops, but for security in case of a burglary.

jcjacob · 08-07-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken-L

That's a good one, Jay! I'll be using this one a lot, not for snoops, but for security in case of a burglary.

My home was robbed 2 years ago, one of the items taken was the laptop computer I kept in the kitchen. Fortunately, I did not have any personal, financial or confidential information on that computer at the time.

Now at the very least, each of my computers is locked when not in use and requires a password. Additionally, I password protect all files that contain any confidential information.

I have also been investigating folder/drive encryption options (such as TrueCrypt) for even greater security.

dirk · 08-08-2010, 05:00 AM

that is what i'll also do with all the gear ..

i sometimes wonder that people do not put a protection on there wireless wifi / lan ..

ok every portection can be broken but a light protection is always better than none at all

08-07-2010, 08:18 AM	#1
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08-07-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
Ken-L Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 150	That's a good one, Jay! I'll be using this one a lot, not for snoops, but for security in case of a burglary. __________________ "An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." - Bukowski

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dirk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: in the netthelands Posts: 17	that is what i'll also do with all the gear .. i sometimes wonder that people do not put a protection on there wireless wifi / lan .. ok every portection can be broken but a light protection is always better than none at all __________________ Intel core2duo E8400, pk5k mainboard, evga geforce 8600 gts, 4gb ram, dvd bl-hdd-dvd, dvd r/w/+/- cdrw combi drive / pioneer dvd 117 rw / cartreader 500gb/ 200 gb / 640gb , windows 7 hpo 64 bit and many may more

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