I previously thought the only way to lock my MacBook was to wait for the screen saver to turn on or to log out out the machine. This was an annoyance since I was used to being able to lock my laptop with a single key combination in Windows. However, I’ve found there is a better way!
First, open the Keychain Access application. This can be done a few different ways:
- In
Finder: Applications > Utilities > Keychain Access - In
Launchpad: Utilities > Keychain Access - Search for “Keychain Access” using
Spotlight
Once Keychain Access is open, open the Preferences window from the application menu and check the box labeled “Show keychain status in menu bar.” There should now be a lock icon in the menu bar that should have a Lock Screen option when clicked!
Christopher Baek 