How to Quickly Lock a Computer

Summary

Users can quickly lock a PC or a Mac using keyboard shortcuts.

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Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly lock a PC or a Mac.

On a PC, use the keyboard combination and simultaneously hold:   (Windows) + L
On a Mac, use the keyboard combination and simultaneously hold:   Control + Shift + Eject
On newer iMacs (with no eject key), use Control + Shift + Power  

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Article ID: 23195
Created
Wed 1/18/17 3:02 PM
Modified
Tue 12/8/20 12:16 PM

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