Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label how to turn off auto lock on laptop

How to auto-lock your computer on a schedule (e.g. at bedtime)

I'm terrible at maintaining a consistent bedtime and often stay up on the computer late into the night. Admittedly, this is usually the time when I’m the most productive. I get so into things that I lose track of time. However, this bad habit makes it hard to get enough hours of sleep; something that’s not too good for the human body. Here's how to get your computer to lock the screen at bedtime and help any of you developer-types maintain a more consistent bedtime. iOS and Android have had some sort of “digital well-being” and time-management for about two years. These features are — among other things — designed to help you wind down at night and help you manage time and get enough sleep. It’s not a magic solution but its something that can be helpful. However, computers are lagging behind the trend and don’t offer the right tools. I wanted my computer to kick me out of my...