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Win + L: Lock your PC instantly

Use Win + L to lock your PC instantly. A tiny shortcut that can remove several mouse clicks from a task you repeat all day.

Win + L

Why it helps

Use Win + L to lock your PC instantly. A tiny shortcut that can remove several mouse clicks from a task you repeat all day.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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