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Thanks. Sorry for the delay...
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On Windows I select Window+L to lock my screen. Then on log-in, I find all the programs just where I left them. But this does not work on the Mac.<br />
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If I try to Log out, it says all programs will be closed. If I select Sleep, no password is required.<br />
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Should I turn Automatic Login to On?<br />
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Otherwise, what change can I make to allow me to securely walk away from my MacBook but not require me to re-open my programs?<br />
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Thanks.
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On Windows I select Window+L to lock my screen. Then on log-in, I find all the programs just where I left them. But this does not work on the Mac.

If I try to Log out, it says all programs will be closed. If I select Sleep, no password is required.

Should I turn Automatic Login to On?

Otherwise, what change can I make to allow me to securely walk away from my MacBook but not require me to re-open my programs?

Thanks.

Locking my screen on my MacBook Lion?

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