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Lock your PC with a USB drive

You can't always be in front of your computer. But stepping away doesn't mean leaving the computer vulnerable. There are easy ways to keep people out of your personal business.

For instance, Windows will lock your computer when you get up. Just click WinKey + L. This preserves your session and brings up the log-in screen. To get back in, you have to enter your password. That works. But there is a better way.

Predator makes locking and unlocking your PC a breeze. You do it with a USB drive. During installation, you designate a drive to serve as your key. Insert it while working. Take it with you when you step away. Pulling it out locks the computer.

Plug it back in to log in. Normally, no password is needed. If you misplace the drive, enter your password to get back in. An alarm will sound if someone enters an incorrect password three times. And it will log any attempts to access the PC while you're away. You'll know if and when someone was trying to snoop.

Cost: Free
System: Windows XP, Vista and 7
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