need to up my security-fingerprint reader

[Rocketman122]

I dont turn off my pc but I leave the house and come back a few times a day. as a photographer im uploading files to the cloud (for clients to DL) and I leave the pc unattended a few times a day. I need it to continue to upload but I want to add a security barrier.

is a fingerprint reader the way to go or is there a software to add a password to the system so the upload will continue to upload while there is no access to the system?

never used a password before but I think its best I do so.

 

[lxskllr]

I would never use biometrics to lock, or encrypt my computer. The government currently says you can be compelled to provide a fingerprint, but not a password. That makes the password stronger.

 

[Rocketman122]

I would never use biometrics to lock, or encrypt my computer. The government currently says you can be compelled to provide a fingerprint, but not a password. That makes the password stronger.

thanks for the reply. not everyone is from the US so its not valid for everyone. ok so no fingerprint reader.

can you tell me how do I add a password but let the computer continue doing things like render a video file or upload to the cloud while im away?

when you log out, does it stop all processes as well?

 

[lxskllr]

thanks for the reply. not everyone is from the US so its not valid for everyone. ok so no fingerprint reader.

can you tell me how do I add a password but let the computer continue doing things like render a video file or upload to the cloud while im away?

when you log out, does it stop all processes as well?

If you just want casual security, you can simply lock the screen, and require a password to view it. That stops casual snooping, but won't stop someone serious about getting in. For real security, I'd use a physical cage around the box, but without control of the network infrastructure, someone dedicated could still get in.

Who are you protecting against?

 

[Rocketman122]

If you just want casual security, you can simply lock the screen, and require a password to view it. That stops casual snooping, but won't stop someone serious about getting in. For real security, I'd use a physical cage around the box, but without control of the network infrastructure, someone dedicated could still get in.

Who are you protecting against?

thank you for your reply. thats fine. how would I enable this please?
I just want something for peace of mind when I walk away.
no one specifically. just feel the need I should have some basic security. I thought a fingerprint reader would be a quick and cheap way. there are other family members in the house. just like having some password on my phone or tablet. just basic secuirty. there are clients pictures on it.

 

[lxskllr]

I guess you're on Windows? This page tells you how to do the reverse...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...indows-7/daef8f0a-810f-46e8-9420-3c32c4bd6479

 

[Rocketman122]

ok after seeing your link, I searched and got the lock screen option by the windows sign and pressing L.

looks like it also allows processes to continue as well.

 

[lxskllr]

ok after seeing your link, I searched and got the lock screen option by the windows sign and pressing L.

looks like it also allows processes to continue as well.

You should also be able to set an autolock after N minutes using the screensaver.

 

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[Mushkins]

Something nobody has mentioned is that unless you're trying to protect your PC from your kids or roommate something (aka "good enough" security), this password is utterly useless.

Anyone sitting in front of your PC that would be "stopped" by that password prompt could literally just turn the PC off and take the hard drive (and all your files) with them.