Use this old trick to automatically lock your Windows 10 PC after a certain period of inactivity.
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How to automatically lock your PC after inactivity in Windows 10
If you have to leave your Windows 10 PC for an indefinite period of time, you may want to lock your device after a certain period of inactivity. This is purely a security measure to prevent prying eyes from viewing your work.
While you can simply lock your computer using the Windows Key + L keyboard shortcut or by clicking the Lock option in the user account menu in the Start menu, there is no option in Windows 10's Settings app to automatically lock your device when you're away.
However, if you need a way to automatically lock your Windows 10 PC after a period of inactivity, you can still use an option that has been around for years.
