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| ===== Screen lock - Debian instructions ===== | ===== Screen lock - Debian instructions ===== | ||
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| + | It is recommended to protect the active session on your PC by using a screensaver that locks access by requiring a password. Another way, of course, is just to log out. | ||
| ==== Gnome screensaver ==== | ==== Gnome screensaver ==== | ||
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| - | You can use xscreensaver to lock your screen to prevent unauthorized access while you are away from the computer. You can do this instead | + | You can also use xscreensaver to lock your screen to prevent unauthorized access while you are away from the computer. |
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| + | xscreensaver has more configuration options than gnome-screensaver, | ||
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| + | To set xscreensaver to require a password, go to Activities -> Applications -> Screensaver. This will open up a new window. At the bottom left of the window, activate "Lock Screen After" and set the time to 0 minutes for immediate locking. You can also specify the kind of screen saver(s) to use. | ||
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| + | The easiest way to activate xscreensaver is to use a keyboard shortcut. First you need to define the shortcut by going to Settings -> Keyboard -> Custom Shortcuts. There you can set up a new custom shortcut like: | ||
| - | To set xscreensaver | + | Name: xscreensaver |
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| - | In order to activate screen lock, just press "Ctrl+Alt+L". | + | After you've added the action, don't forget to click on the right side of the line to specify the actual key combination, for example |
| - | There is supposed to be a "Lock Screen" | ||
| ===== Screen lock - Ubuntu instructions ===== | ===== Screen lock - Ubuntu instructions ===== | ||
