Screensaver Lock?

[doubledee]

Really dumb question, but is there a way to "lock" my computer when I step away?

On Windows, you just do Ctrl+Alt+Del, but from what I can see on my MacBook, my only option is to "Log Out"?!

BTW, I have an old white MacBook, with Snow Leopard 10.6.8

Thanks,


Debbie

 

[simsaladimbamba]

System Preferences > Security > General > Require password ...

And there is also this: Lock Your Screen on Mac

 

[doubledee]

System Preferences > Security > General > Require password ...

1.) How secure is that?

I've heard - at least on PC's - that "Screen-Saver Passwords" can be easily hacked...


2.) Should I use a different password than the one I use to log into my MacBook?


3.) Ideally I'd like it so that when the "Screen-Saver Lock" kicks in, it doesn't disrupt any apps running in the background. For example, maybe I have to run to the restroom, but I want to keep recording my radio show in the background at the same time.

Can I have it both ways?!

And there is also this: Lock Your Screen on Mac

Okay, I'll check that out too.

Thanks,


Debbie

 

[simsaladimbamba]

1.) How secure is that?

I've heard - at least on PC's - that "Screen-Saver Passwords" can be easily hacked...


2.) Should I use a different password than the one I use to log into my MacBook?


3.) Ideally I'd like it so that when the "Screen-Saver Lock" kicks in, it doesn't disrupt any apps running in the background. For example, maybe I have to run to the restroom, but I want to keep recording my radio show in the background at the same time.

Can I have it both ways?!




Okay, I'll check that out too.

Thanks,


Debbie

It is as secure as the admin password can be, and as far as I know, you cannot use a different password there.
Running the screen saver does not disrupt any ongoing activity.

 

[doubledee]

Thanks for the tip, simsaladimbamba!

Just what I needed!!

Sincerely,


Debbie