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Note:If you’re using Windows 10, you should considersetting up Dynamic Lockinstead.
I need to lock my Windows desktop screen at work every time I walk away from my computer.
What do I normally do?
But what if I wanted something a little more automated?
Well, we havecovered uses for Bluetoothon MakeUseOf before but never as a digital key!
When I found a little freeware software on SourceForge calledBluetooth Proximity Lock Utility- I fell in love!
What it does is quite simple and ingenious.
The system is 201KB making it very small and easy to use on any system with Bluetooth.
To start, we will need to download the applicationhere.
Grab the latest file with the .exe ending on it.
This will start your machine looking for a Bluetooth equipment to use as your digital key.
If you see the following error, confirm your Bluetooth is turned on.
This is security at its best.
You should see the text that saysDevice in rangeat the bottom of your Bluetooth proximity lock screen.
