We know that sometimes it's easy to forget to lock your laptop when you get up from your desk. But making this tiny effort keeps you and your workplace safer. Here's a set of instructions for locking your laptop no matter what kind of computer you're using.
1. Via the Apple Menu If you're on macOS High Sierra 10.13 or newer, go to the Apple menu and select Lock Screen.
If you're on an older version of macOS, go to the Apple menu and select Sleep.
2. Keyboard Shortcut If you're on macOS High Sierra 10.13 or higher, the shortcut is: Command + Ctrl + Q
If you're on an older version of macOS, the shortcut is: Ctrl + Shift + Power (if you do not have an eject button) Ctrl + Shift + Eject (if you have an eject button)
You may need to set up a password when the machine has been put to sleep if you haven't done so already. Follow the instructions here to do so.
Chromebook
1. Via the Clock Click on the time. Then click Lock.
2. Keyboard Shortcut Press Search + L.
Windows Laptop
1. Via the Start Menu Click on the Windows icon, click on your user profile, then click Lock.
2. Keyboard Shortcut Press Windows + L.
It's pretty straightforward, right? Share this with your coworkers that don't know how, or often forget!
Of course, if your co-workers still can't remember to lock their laptops even after learning how simple it is, you can always make them remember with a snipe. We find that publicly announcing they've left their laptop unlocked is a very effective remedy. Do remember that we're ultimately trying to make the workplace safer, so please lock their laptops after you snipe them!
