Android, iOS, PC, and Mac all have lock screens.
What Are Lock Screens Used For?
But a rig doesn’t need a password for a lock screen to be helpful.
Lock screens can also provide us with quick information without the need to unlock our devices.
And let’s not forget PCs and Macs.
The Windows lock screen generally requires a password to unlock.
The password is attached to an account and is set when you set up the computer.
The input box for it appears when you tap the lock screen.
Let’s look atWindows 10and how its lock screen operates.
We generally aren’t in as much hurry when we use our laptop or desktop computer.
And unlike Microsoft, Apple isn’t turning the Mac OS into a hybrid tablet/laptop operating system.
The Mac lock screen generally requires a password to unlock.
The input box is always present in the middle of the lock screen.
(And don’t worry, we’ll cover setting up Touch ID to unlock the gadget too!)
you’re free to also lock it with a 4-digit or 6-digit numerical passcode or an alphanumerical password.
You generally unlock Android devices by swiping up on the screen.
Should You Lock Your Lock Screen?
And the more functional our smartphones become, the more sensitive information is stored within them.
It is usually best to err on the side of caution when it comes to security.
And between iOS’s Touch ID andFace IDoptions, and Android’s Smart Lock, security can be simplified.
A passcode can help keep the curious hands of children out of our devices as well.
It uses the location of apaired Bluetooth-enabled smartphoneto detect when you physically move away from your PC.
To turn off the lock screen on Android, go toSettings>Security>Screen Lockand chooseNone.
On iOS, go toSettings>Face ID & Passcode> enter yourcode> chooseTurn Passcode Off.
Toturn off the lock screen in Windows, you have to change the registry key.
On Windows, go toSettings>Personalization>Lock screen.
Find the Background section and selectPictureorSlideshowto use your picture as the background image.
On Android, long-press the Home screen, then chooseStyles & wallpapers.
On an iPhone, go toSettings>Wallpaper>Choose new wallpaper.
