How To Lock Computer With Pattern Lock
How to Lock Computer with Pattern Lock
Pattern lock is a popular way of securing your smartphone or tablet by drawing a pattern on a grid of dots. But did you know that you can also use pattern lock on your Windows computer or laptop? In this article, we will show you how to set up and use pattern lock on Windows 10, 8, 8.1, and 7.
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Why Use Pattern Lock on Windows?
Pattern lock has some advantages over the traditional password or PIN methods of locking your computer. For example:
Pattern lock is easier and faster to enter than typing a password or PIN.
Pattern lock is more secure than a simple password or PIN, as it is harder to guess or crack.
Pattern lock is more convenient than using a physical device, such as a USB key or a fingerprint scanner, to unlock your computer.
How to Set Up Pattern Lock on Windows?
To use pattern lock on Windows, you need to download and install a third-party software called Eusing Maze Lock. Eusing Maze Lock is a free and safe program that allows you to set up and use pattern lock on Windows 10, 8, 8.1, and 7. Here are the steps to install and configure Eusing Maze Lock:
Download Eusing Maze Lock from [here] or from one of the mirror sites [here].
Run the setup file and follow the instructions to install the program.
After the installation, launch the program and click on the "Reset Pattern" button to set your own pattern lock. You can choose from 9 to 25 dots for your pattern grid.
Draw your pattern by connecting the dots with your mouse. You need to repeat the pattern twice to confirm it.
Click on the "OK" button to save your pattern.
You can also customize the settings of the program by clicking on the "Configure" button. You can change the background image, the sound effects, the auto-lock time, and other options.
How to Use Pattern Lock on Windows?
Once you have set up your pattern lock, you can use it to lock and unlock your computer in different ways. Here are some of them:
To manually lock your computer, you can double-click on the Eusing Maze Lock icon on your desktop or in the system tray.
To automatically lock your computer after a certain period of inactivity, you can enable the "Auto-lock at system startup" or "Auto-lock when system is idle" options in the settings.
To automatically lock your computer when you walk away from it, you can use the Dynamic Lock feature in Windows 10. Dynamic Lock uses Bluetooth to detect when your paired smartphone is out of range and locks your computer accordingly. To enable Dynamic Lock, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Dynamic Lock and check the box that says "Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you're away".
To unlock your computer, you need to draw your pattern on the grid that appears on the screen. If you enter the wrong pattern three times, your computer will be locked for one minute and play a warning sound.
Conclusion
Pattern lock is a simple and effective way of securing your Windows computer or laptop. By using Eusing Maze Lock, you can easily set up and use pattern lock on Windows 10, 8, 8.1, and 7. You can also use Dynamic Lock to automatically lock your computer when you leave it. We hope this article has helped you learn how to lock computer with pattern lock.