Dynamic Lock Helps You Lock Windows 10 Automatically When You Step Away
Windows 10 v1703 update comes with some impressive features to handle the privacy as well as the security of your machine. This update comes with Dynamic Lock that helps you lock Windows 10 automatically when you step away.
Many times, we step away from the PC but forget to lock our computer and this is the time when your sensitive data can be stolen by others. It could happen in an office, a public place as well as your home. To solve this security issue, Microsoft has launched a very useful feature that will let you block others from accessing your computer when you are not in front of it.
To enable Dynamic Lock on Windows 10, you have to connect your mobile via Bluetooth. and you have to remain connected at all times.
To activate the Dynamic Lock, press Win+I keys to open Settings, next, click Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
Now pair your mobile phone with your computer. Press the + button to Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window which opens, click Bluetooth and then choose your phone from the list.If you have done it previously, there is no need to do it now. In this case, you need to turn on your mobile Bluetooth only.
If you have done it previously, there is no need to do it now. In this case, you need to turn on your mobile Bluetooth only.
After doing this, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
Scroll down on the right-hand side to find the Dynamic lock. By default, it should be turned Off. Select the checkbox to turn it on.
Now, whenever you step away from your computer and go outside of the Bluetooth range, your computer will be locked down automatically.
Note: If you stay withing the Bluetooth range, the computer will remain unlocked. If you turn off your Bluetooth on your mobile, it won’t work. Your PC will stay unlocked until you walk out of the Bluetooth range. Moreover, it will also stay unlocked for 30 seconds after you have gone out of Bluetooth range.
Many times, we step away from the PC but forget to lock our computer and this is the time when your sensitive data can be stolen by others. It could happen in an office, a public place as well as your home. To solve this security issue, Microsoft has launched a very useful feature that will let you block others from accessing your computer when you are not in front of it.
To enable Dynamic Lock on Windows 10, you have to connect your mobile via Bluetooth. and you have to remain connected at all times.
To activate the Dynamic Lock, press Win+I keys to open Settings, next, click Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
Now pair your mobile phone with your computer. Press the + button to Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window which opens, click Bluetooth and then choose your phone from the list.If you have done it previously, there is no need to do it now. In this case, you need to turn on your mobile Bluetooth only.
If you have done it previously, there is no need to do it now. In this case, you need to turn on your mobile Bluetooth only.
After doing this, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
Scroll down on the right-hand side to find the Dynamic lock. By default, it should be turned Off. Select the checkbox to turn it on.
Now, whenever you step away from your computer and go outside of the Bluetooth range, your computer will be locked down automatically.
Note: If you stay withing the Bluetooth range, the computer will remain unlocked. If you turn off your Bluetooth on your mobile, it won’t work. Your PC will stay unlocked until you walk out of the Bluetooth range. Moreover, it will also stay unlocked for 30 seconds after you have gone out of Bluetooth range.