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Most security measures involve data encryption and passwords.

Data encryption is the translation of data into a form that is unintelligible without a deciphering mechanism.

A password is a secret word or phrase that gives a user access to a particular program or computer system.

Check out the WEEKLY IN DEPTH feature below for instructions on setting a password for your screensaver.

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One way to prevent someone from using your computer is to password-protect a screen saver. If your computer is inactive long enough, a screen saver will turn on and require a password before it turns off.

To set up a screen saver with a password, follow these directions:

1. Left-click on the Start menu, Settings and then left-click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Display icon.

3. Select the Screen Saver tab.

4. Select a screen saver from the pull-down menu if one isn't already selected.

5. Place a checkmark in the Password field and then hit the Change button.

6. Determine a password and enter it twice.

7. Select OK when you've finished entering a password.

P.S. - If you need greater security than just a screensaver password, send me an email and I'll reply with instruction on setting a BIOS password. But this is more serious stuff and if you forget your BIOS password it'll take some major work to become functional again.

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