When it comes to computers, it’s better to be safe than to risk losing or exposing your data. One of the simplest and most reliable ways to protect your Mac and all the information it contains is to lock it with a solid password.
Some people “lock” their Mac computer by logging off or shutting down the device. If you’re stepping away from your desk to use the bathroom or do something quick, both of these methods may prove to be time-consuming and downright impractical. But what can you do to prevent others from snooping on your computer?
Protect it with a password, of course.
Locking your screen and setting a password with which to unlock it is easy.
This series of steps locks your computer every time you put it in sleep mode. To “awaken” your Mac, just input the password you set.
The quickest way, by far, to put your Mac to sleep is to go to the Apple menu and click Sleep. You may also use these keyboard shortcuts:
For Mac models with a Touch ID sensor, you can use the same key combinations but replace the Power button with the Media Eject button.
You can also activate Hot Corners, which puts your monitor to sleep when you move your cursor to a specific corner of the screen. Access this feature through the following steps:
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