We are all living in a technological world with a lot of modern things being introduces every other minute. But still we are still based into a society of old traditions in accomplishing our daily works. Why don’t we get into a smart world with a smart start?
Computer is one of the basic smart technology produced, but we are still stuck into the same method used long before in locking and unlocking our PC using passwords and pass-code. We are all well aware of what a USB flash drive can do. We use it to store our data but how many of you all know that you can use your USB to lock and unlock your PC?
Yes, we can start our PC using a Pendrive. This method is quiet easy. Now you will not have to worry of typing your password to unlock your PC, just fixing in the Pendrive will do. The method we are going to show you needs the software Predator, which works within your PC to help lock the Screen when you are away even when the window session is still on active. How it actually works is, when you want to go away, you have to remove the USB, so that it will lock the keyboard and the mouse and the screen will turn dark and when you plug it in, it will release them and the display will be restored. Doesn’t this seems to be easy? Come let me show you how to get it done.
Computer is one of the basic smart technology produced, but we are still stuck into the same method used long before in locking and unlocking our PC using passwords and pass-code. We are all well aware of what a USB flash drive can do. We use it to store our data but how many of you all know that you can use your USB to lock and unlock your PC?
Yes, we can start our PC using a Pendrive. This method is quiet easy. Now you will not have to worry of typing your password to unlock your PC, just fixing in the Pendrive will do. The method we are going to show you needs the software Predator, which works within your PC to help lock the Screen when you are away even when the window session is still on active. How it actually works is, when you want to go away, you have to remove the USB, so that it will lock the keyboard and the mouse and the screen will turn dark and when you plug it in, it will release them and the display will be restored. Doesn’t this seems to be easy? Come let me show you how to get it done.
PC Lock PC Using USB Pen Drive
First of all you have to get the 'Predator' software in your Windows computer or laptop to setup the USB lock.
Let's move on to know how to lock and unlock your computer using a USB pen drive.
Firstly you will have to set a password and a recovery key and then insert the USB and press OK.
Now you have to set any password you wish and also make sure to select the particular USB that you are going to use to avoid any mis-usage of other USB to lock and unlock the PC.
You can expand more features using the preference. Now your USB is ready to progress.
Now all you got to do is to insert the USB when you want ti log onto your PC and launch the software, then you can continue with you work. Once you are done remove the USB to lock the PC automatically. So you can download Predator software from it's official page by Clicking here.
As the next procedure, you have to enter a USB key. For that you can type down your Windows password and press the ‘Setup USB Key’.
Now in the next screen you will get a popup message stating ‘Your USB Key Has Been Successfully Configured’.
That’s it, using this simple step you will be able to setup a USB key for your PC and have the best security for your computer.
Alternative Apps
Keylock: If you are looking for a best software for your Windows operating system that would allow you to secure your PC by locking and unlocking it with the help of the USB Drive, then I think you should try on the Keylock which is a great alternative. This software provides a user friendly interface which make things easy to setup. Keylock app would simply disable the task manager and disable the mouse which will literally make it not possible to unlock the PC. To remove the restriction you have to simply remove the USB drive and that’s it.
USB Raptor: You can use the ‘USB Raptor’ software as a solution for you to lock and unlock your PC using a USB drive and safeguard your security. This software has a very unique quality where it works differently unlike the others. You have to remove the USB drive to lock the entire system of your PC and when you plug in the USB drive the PC will get unlocked. Just as how a key would help you lock and unlock your door. This tool will run in the background and look for the presence of a specific unlock file with encrypted content. Thereby when the tool finds the particular unlock file, your PC will be unlocked.
USB Lock: This software is only available for the ‘Apple Mac Laptops and Desktops’, whereas it won’t support Windows PC. You can use this software to lock and unlock your PC in a unique and a better way by using a USB Drive. When you unplug the USB from your PC, it will be locked and when you plug it in, your PC will unlock. You can also use the system of providing a password to unlock the PC. One great software that you can try out on your Apple Laptop.
WinLockr: WinLockr is a free software that can be used to lock and unlock your computer using a USB Drive. You can maintain a secured PC using this software. The software is user friendly with a simple interface with everything arranged in cool manner. All you have to do is create a strong password for unlocking using the WinLockr software and the tool will eventually take care of the other procedures. There are also a two unlock styles that you can choose from, like the Full screen or the mini window.
USB System Lock: There are a few apps which will allow us to lock and unlock the PC using a USB drive, but if you are looking for an open source tool which would do the job for you, then you can check out the ‘USB System Lock’ software. You can lock and unlock your PC without any difficulties using your USB drive. But note that this tool will only support on normal boot and won’t work on the safe mode. The interface of the tool is simple and easy to figure out every features. Thereby you can use this software to lock and unlock your PC easily.
That’s it, now we have checked out how to lock and unlock the PC using the USB with the help of a few best applications that can allow us to fulfill this work quiet easily. Now you can have your PC secured with just a simple USB drive.
Let's move on to know how to lock and unlock your computer using a USB pen drive.
Firstly you will have to set a password and a recovery key and then insert the USB and press OK.
Now you have to set any password you wish and also make sure to select the particular USB that you are going to use to avoid any mis-usage of other USB to lock and unlock the PC.
You can expand more features using the preference. Now your USB is ready to progress.
Now all you got to do is to insert the USB when you want ti log onto your PC and launch the software, then you can continue with you work. Once you are done remove the USB to lock the PC automatically. So you can download Predator software from it's official page by Clicking here.
That’s it. now you have been introduced to one of the smart method to lock and unlock your PC using your USB flash drive. Now let us see some other similar software too.
Using Rohos USB Logon Key
You can use this method as a two factor authentication that would help convert any of your USB drive into a security key for your PC and along with that you will be able to access Windows in a most secured way using your USB drive. And thereby you will not need a Windows login system anymore. Let us now see how to get it.
You have to get the app named ‘Rohos Logon Key’ to your computer. When the installation is done, launch the app and then you will see a screen like shown below. There you have to click on the ‘Setup USB Key’.
In the next interface of the app, you have to select the ‘USB Flash Drive’ option from the second drop down menu.
Using Rohos USB Logon Key
You can use this method as a two factor authentication that would help convert any of your USB drive into a security key for your PC and along with that you will be able to access Windows in a most secured way using your USB drive. And thereby you will not need a Windows login system anymore. Let us now see how to get it.
You have to get the app named ‘Rohos Logon Key’ to your computer. When the installation is done, launch the app and then you will see a screen like shown below. There you have to click on the ‘Setup USB Key’.
In the next interface of the app, you have to select the ‘USB Flash Drive’ option from the second drop down menu.
As the next procedure, you have to enter a USB key. For that you can type down your Windows password and press the ‘Setup USB Key’.
Now in the next screen you will get a popup message stating ‘Your USB Key Has Been Successfully Configured’.
That’s it, using this simple step you will be able to setup a USB key for your PC and have the best security for your computer.
Alternative Apps
Keylock: If you are looking for a best software for your Windows operating system that would allow you to secure your PC by locking and unlocking it with the help of the USB Drive, then I think you should try on the Keylock which is a great alternative. This software provides a user friendly interface which make things easy to setup. Keylock app would simply disable the task manager and disable the mouse which will literally make it not possible to unlock the PC. To remove the restriction you have to simply remove the USB drive and that’s it.
USB Raptor: You can use the ‘USB Raptor’ software as a solution for you to lock and unlock your PC using a USB drive and safeguard your security. This software has a very unique quality where it works differently unlike the others. You have to remove the USB drive to lock the entire system of your PC and when you plug in the USB drive the PC will get unlocked. Just as how a key would help you lock and unlock your door. This tool will run in the background and look for the presence of a specific unlock file with encrypted content. Thereby when the tool finds the particular unlock file, your PC will be unlocked.
USB Lock: This software is only available for the ‘Apple Mac Laptops and Desktops’, whereas it won’t support Windows PC. You can use this software to lock and unlock your PC in a unique and a better way by using a USB Drive. When you unplug the USB from your PC, it will be locked and when you plug it in, your PC will unlock. You can also use the system of providing a password to unlock the PC. One great software that you can try out on your Apple Laptop.
WinLockr: WinLockr is a free software that can be used to lock and unlock your computer using a USB Drive. You can maintain a secured PC using this software. The software is user friendly with a simple interface with everything arranged in cool manner. All you have to do is create a strong password for unlocking using the WinLockr software and the tool will eventually take care of the other procedures. There are also a two unlock styles that you can choose from, like the Full screen or the mini window.
USB System Lock: There are a few apps which will allow us to lock and unlock the PC using a USB drive, but if you are looking for an open source tool which would do the job for you, then you can check out the ‘USB System Lock’ software. You can lock and unlock your PC without any difficulties using your USB drive. But note that this tool will only support on normal boot and won’t work on the safe mode. The interface of the tool is simple and easy to figure out every features. Thereby you can use this software to lock and unlock your PC easily.
That’s it, now we have checked out how to lock and unlock the PC using the USB with the help of a few best applications that can allow us to fulfill this work quiet easily. Now you can have your PC secured with just a simple USB drive.