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How can I protect my Computer while I am away from my desk?

ITS recommends that you "lock" your computer if you are away from your desk for more than 10 minutes. All your programs will be as you left them, but will not be displayed on your screen. No-one would be able to access your computer without your password.

To lock your computer, hit Ctrl-Alt-Delete as if you were logging on, then press the button marked Lock Computer. You can also lock your computer by pressing the Windows Key + L combination (the Windows key typically sits between the Ctrl and Alt keys, and bears the Windows logo).

To unlock the computer, you just hit Ctrl Alt + Delete again, then put in your password.

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