What Does Windows’ Dynamic Lock Mean?

In this blog let’s get to understand the new security feature of Windows’ Dynamic Lock along with a step-by-step guide on how to use it!

Introduction

The Windows Dynamic Lock feature is one of those useful tools that is hidden away in the settings, which is why not many people are aware of it. After having it enabled, the feature will automatically lock your computer if you step away from it while it is running.

Establishing a personal identification number (PIN) or password to restrict access to restricted areas is of the utmost significance. After that, to lock the screen, press the Windows key and the letter L simultaneously on your keyboard.

However, if you’d like to try a method that is a little less complicated, you can use a program called Dynamic Lock to remotely lock your computer whenever you step away from it. If you’ve never used Dynamic Lock before, the following steps will walk you through the process of using it on Windows 11.

Here are a few pointers on the Windows Dynamic Lock and what is the step-by-step method to use it.

How exactly is the Dynamic Lock on Windows defined?

The feature known as Windows’ Dynamic Lock enables you to set your computer to lock itself at a certain time, as suggested by its name. The function is able to recognize when you have stepped away from your computer by making use of the Bluetooth connection that has been established between your personal computer and mobile phone.

Windows will automatically lock itself as soon as you go out of range of the Bluetooth connection.

If you’ve already attached your smartphone to your computer, activating Dynamic Lock is a very simple process that you may perform. Therefore, the first step is to link your phone and computer via Bluetooth.

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The Step-by-Step Guide to Using Windows’ Dynamic Lock

When your phone and computer are successfully connected:

• To open the Sign-in choices menu, press the Windows key, then type “sign in,” then select the relevant option from the menu that appears.
• Permit Windows to dynamically lock your device while you are not using it by moving the cursor to the Dynamically lock section and checking the box next to that area.

The functionality of this feature will initiate once your mobile device has been successfully paired with your personal computer. In the event that this is not the case, you will be prompted to setup a Bluetooth connection.

That sums it up nicely. When you step away from your desk, the computer will now automatically lock itself. If you don’t already have it, you should definitely bring your smartphone with you. In that case, the Dynamic Lock feature won’t be activated.

Be sure to look into the various ways that your Windows 10 computer can be locked to find additional tips and tricks much like this one.

Pair Windows with an Android phone, you can accomplish much more than you could before

When it comes to utilizing your phone in conjunction with your computer Dynamic Guard is just the base of the iceberg in terms of the potential benefits. We have a lot more.

You can, for example, use your Android phone to receive notifications and engage with them; you can also use it to initiate and answer phone calls; send and read text messages; and so, on and so forth.