Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter
Question from Earl: I hope you don’t mind but I need help with something about Windows.
I’m 78 years old and my fingers are stiff and in almost constant pain from arthritis.
I can use a mouse fairly well but I have a hard time using a keyboard.
I know how to lock my computer using a keyboard shortcut but is there any way to do it using the mouse instead? That would be a big help to me if it’s possible.
Rick’s answer: I don’t mind helping you with this a bit, Earl. And yes, you can easily lock your Windows computer using your mouse.
You didn’t mention which version of Windows your PC has installed so I’ll give you instructions for both Windows 11 and Windows 10.
First, Windows 11…
1 – Click the Start button.
2 – Click the Power icon in the lower-right corner of the Start Menu.
3 – Click Lock.
And now, Windows 10…
1 – Click the Start button.
2 – Click the little Person shaped icon (look at the top of the vertical row of icons located in the bottom-left corner of the Start Menu).
3 – Click Lock.
Conclusion…
That’s all there is to it. Now you know how to lock your computer with a mouse.