Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

It has become second nature to hit the Windows Key + “L” combination when stepping away from my Windows PC or laptop in order to lock the screen. But it’s easy to forget to do if you’re called away ...

Better Safe Than Sorry: How to Secure Your Windows PC With Dynamic Lock If your Windows 10 or 11 PC detects that you've walked away with your smartphone, Dynamic Lock secures your computer. Here's how ...

Walking away from your PC without first logging out leaves you vulnerable to shenanigans from co-workers. Whether it is an innocent prank or interoffice espionage, the end result is annoying at best.

I thought I knew Windows inside out. But then I found a few features hiding in plain sight—features that actually make a real difference. If you've been using Windows for years, you might have missed ...