Password Protected Screensaver Hot! < 1080p – 480p >

If your computer automatically logs into your desktop when you turn it on, a password-protected screensaver is easily bypassed by a simple restart.

| Feature | Password Screensaver | Win+L / Lock Screen | Sleep / Hibernate + Password | Smart Card / YubiKey Lock | |---------|----------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------| | | Yes | No (requires manual) | Yes | Yes (with middleware) | | User-friendly | High | High | Medium (wake delay) | High (tap to lock/unlock) | | Security level | Medium | Medium | Medium | High (2FA) | | Risk of bypass | Low (physical attack) | Low | Medium (sleep bypass bugs) | Very low | | Power saving | No | No | Yes | No | password protected screensaver

Despite its benefits, password-protected screensavers have known weaknesses: If your computer automatically logs into your desktop