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Lock the computer without suspending activity

MrEncyclope Posted messages 9 Status Member -  
@nnie Posted messages 2124 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,

I often download/upload files that can take hours to complete. However, when I click on "suspend activity" or close the laptop screen, it seems that it stops the downloads.

I have therefore set the option "never put the computer to sleep while charging" and I leave it plugged in with the brightness at minimum until the download is complete. As a result, anyone can access my data by turning up the brightness.

Is there a way to lock the computer without stopping the downloads?

Thank you in advance,
MrEncyclope

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    @nnie Posted messages 2124 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   615
     
    Hello,

    In the Power Saver menu, you can choose to put the screen to sleep independently of the computer's sleep mode.

    On my iMac, when I leave my desk and don't want to suspend activity, I use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Eject to turn off and lock the screen.

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