Locking workstation

[angrygolfer]

Is there a way to lock your screen when you go away from your computer similar to the "Lock workstation" on a Windows XP machine?

[Eidorian]

1. Enable Fast User Switching and go to the login window
2. Keychain Access -> Preferences -> Show Status in Menu Bar -> Lock Screen

[Nugget]

I set a hot corner to engage my screen saver and then set screen saver locking on. Then I just have to move my mouse to a corner of the screen when I walk away.

If you prefer a keyboard-only method, you can set up Quicksilver (http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/) (a truly outstanding app for other uses as well) to do it.

[angrygolfer]

Thanks to both of you!

[twoodcc]

1. Enable Fast User Switching and go to the login window
2. Keychain Access -> Preferences -> Show Status in Menu Bar -> Lock Screen

yeah this is what i've used in the past. though it's not exactly the same as the way XP does it

[unity]

I personally am a fan of the screen saver in the corner feature where the password is required from wake or screen saver.

If you have multiple users, then the keychain method is better - - I think. If I recall doing this will allow someone to at least select another user. With screen saver unlock, you cant.

[t3chn0]

I use this (http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/networking_security/locker.html) very nice widget to lock my computer