This article explains six ways to lock your Mac and safeguard your privacy.
EnsureAutomatically jump in asis set toOff.
If you have FileVault on, this area is dimmed because automatic login has been disabled.
To instantly lock your Mac, press and holdControl+Command+Q, and release the keys after the lock screen appears.
Be careful not to pressCommand+Qwithout first pushing and holdingControl, asCommand+Qalone will instantly shut down your currently active program.
Click theApple menuicon in the upper left corner of the screen.
Your Mac will immediately switch to the lock screen.
There are a lot of options, and one is to immediately lock the screen.
Go toApple menu>System controls.
Scroll down and selectHot Cornerson the bottom right.
hit the drop-down menu that corresponds with your desired corner.
SelectLock Screen>Done.
Your Mac will now lock whenever you move your mouse into the corner that you chose.
Here’s how to edit inactivity lock options for your Mac.
Next toRequire password after screen saver begins or display is turned off, select your preferred time frame.
input your password if necessary to make this update.
check that you have one setting enabled from the Lock Screen preferences to make this behavior happen.
ClickSystem Settingsfrom the Apple menu.
FromRequire password after screen saver begins or display is turned off, selectImmediately.
Close your Mac’s lid to double-check that the Lock Screen appears.
Once that’s done, you have these options:
