I was wondering if there is anything like the winkey+L on os x that will lock the computer and keep all the applications running
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Computer lock on os x
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System Preferences -> Accounts -> Click the lock -> Login Options -> Enable Fast user switching
In the Keyboard part of System Preferences (or with Sizzling Keys) you can add a shortcut
In the Keyboard part of System Preferences (or with Sizzling Keys) you can add a shortcut
You can also do this with a Quicksilver trigger. Make sure you have it set so that the screen locks when the screensaver comes on. In Quicksilver create a new trigger where you open ScreenSaverEngine. Then set the shortcut that you want.
I agree its nice, but when you want something like a hotkey or something that doesnt block your alarm clock apps
you need something with a bit of flexibility.But it all depends on your needs really
PS. My running Utility Lock sits at about 2-4mb after its been running for a while and doesnt bump up much even if it locks the screen, so i wouldnt say it wastes ram/cpu
I agree its nice, but when you want something like a hotkey or something that doesnt block your alarm clock apps
Hot corner + screen saver + password on recover from screen saver is another good unobtrusive option, as long as you're not too mouse-klutzy!
Hot corner + screen saver + password on recover from screen saver is another good unobtrusive option, as long as you're not too mouse-klutzy!
Except if you want it not to lock on sleep or something simple like that, or in my case i wanted lock on sleep but not screensaver
ok after using Utility lock for a while i can say its pretty much exactly what i was looking for but that the screen doesnt dim or go off when the computer locked and it worries me having my screen on like that for a long time
It should have its PMS running, could you open a support ticket on my site so i can help find the bug and fix it?
It was a major bug in < 1.0.2 but i fixed it... well from the reports and tests it seemed so
Open Keychan Access, go to Preferences, and check the box that says Show Status In menu Bar. That'll give you a little lock in the menu bar which you can use to lock the screen. You'll also need to go to System Preferences > Security and check the box that says Require password to wake from screen saver.
Hi!
I just found your Utility Lock and so far it is the closest thing to what i was looking for. However, it is missing one of the most important features (at least for me) and that's a shortcut combination to get to the password entry screen when computer is locked!
You know, sort of "Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to LogOn" thing...
The reason for this are my cats! The constantly step on the keyboard and they do sometimes manage to press Enter.
So, if there was a key combo that needed to be pressed to get to the password entry screen - i'd be protected even more from various keyboard-related accidents (they've accidentally renamed my drives a bunch of times already and deleted a bunch of stuff!).
Plus, it'd be a lot closer to the Windows' version of the screen lock...
Any way to get such a feature implemented?
Thanks in advance.
Sal.