How To Lock A Windows 11-Based Laptop, So It Won't Be Opened By Others

How to Lock a Windows 11 Based Laptop (Google)

YOGYAKARTA - Every time you leave your laptop or computer that uses an operating system based on Windows 11, it would be nice to lock the operating system so that it cannot be used by other people.

You can also lock it in several ways that can be used on a laptop or computer that uses the Windows 11 operating system.

Locking Windows 11 will make it easier for you to continue unfinished work. This is also easier than shutting down the laptop or computer first, because some applications that are still running must be removed before turning off the computer.

If you turn off the computer by clicking the "Shut down" menu, then your laptop or computer will completely shut down, or stop all operating programs until you turn it back on.

When you lock the screen of a laptop or Windows 11-based computer, the laptop will stop operating, but your unfinished work will not be issued. If you want to unlock your computer again, you only need to enter the PIN or password created on your Windows 11 account.

There are several ways that can be used to lock a laptop or computer with the Windows 11 operating system. The VOI editorial team has also selected several ways that you can use to lock Windows 11 as below.

Lock Using Keyboard Shortcuts

The fastest way to lock the Windows 11 operating system is to use a keyboard shortcut on your laptop or computer. You can press Windows key + L on the keyboard, and your computer will be locked.

Apart from that, you can also lock your laptop screen by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys. The laptop screen will automatically turn black, which means your laptop is locked.

Lock Automatically

Users can also lock their laptops or Windows 10-based computers using the "Dynamic Lock" feature. To use "Dynamic Lock" you must integrate your laptop or computer with your smartphone as a Bluetooth device.