How to Quickly Lock Your Mac Using a Shortcut

Are you tired of having to manually lock your Mac every time you step away from it? Do you wish there was a way to quickly secure your device without having to go through the hassle of navigating through System Preferences? If so, you're in luck! In this article, we'll show you how to set up a shortcut on your Mac to quickly lock your screen using just a few simple steps.

To start, open System Preferences and select the 'General' tab. Make sure the 'Require Password' checkbox is selected. This will ensure that your Mac requires a password to access the login window after it has been locked.

Next, click on the 'Apple' logo in the toolbar and select 'System Preferences...'. This will bring up the System Preferences window, where you can configure various settings for your Mac.

From here, select 'Keyboard' and then click on the 'Shortcuts' tab. In the 'Menu Title' section, enter a name for your shortcut, such as 'Lock Screen'. Then, press the '+' button to add a new shortcut.

In the new window that appears, select 'All Applications' and then go back to System Preferences. Select 'Keyboard' > 'Keyboard Shortcuts' > 'App Shortcut'. Prioritize simple naming for easy implementation in the following steps, such as 'Lock Screen'.

Next, go to 'File' > 'Save' or press Command + S and set an arbitrary name in the 'Save service as' section.

With these settings configured, you can now quickly lock your Mac by pressing the keyboard shortcut you specified. This is especially useful if your Mac occasionally drifts off to sleep even when you're sat right in front of it - you won't have to worry about having to keep unlocking your Mac every time it wakes up.

By setting up a shortcut to lock your Mac, you'll be able to quickly secure your device without having to go through the hassle of navigating through System Preferences. This is especially important if you're prone to leaving your Mac unlocked and walking away from it - you never know when someone might try to access your device in your absence.

So there you have it - a simple way to quickly lock your Mac using a shortcut. By following these steps, you'll be able to keep your device secure and protected without having to lift a finger.

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