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Using Rohos Logon Key software on home computer

Here you will find out how to enhance security and overall convenience of sign-in on the home computer with Rohos Logon Key software.

 

 
 
 

Published : May 15, 2005
Nowadays, the computer has become a widespread medium. Very few people can painlessly share the same computer. Home computer can be used for business, educational and entertainment purposes. All family members can use the computer without interfering with each other.

Windows makes it easy to set up different accounts — you can even do it as a part of installation. For instance, when Windows XP is installed, one of the screens asks, Who will use this computer? You can provide names of up to five users (including yourself) and Windows XP will automatically create the accounts.


Leave a text notice for your wife...

Rohos login screen Rohos Logon Key gives the user the flexibility they need to configure and personalize the Login screen to suit their needs. For example, you can set up a custom wallpaper to appear whenever you start Windows or remove the USB flash drive to lock your system, add text based notices in various parts of the locked screen, or set up bigger user images for user accounts.

All these features do not only increase the overall appearance but also add overall convenience to Windows start-up screen .



Limit computer time for the kid

Rohos login screen "My 8 year kid is fond of computers and I let him use my family PC. But I don't want him to browse XXX content or have access to the files in the hard drive."
Have you ever had the thoughts like this ?
With Rohos Logon Key you can limit the time your kid spent at computer. Open Rohos Logon windows and click Users Setup link.
If you have shared a computer at home you probably have troubles when you find out that some of your files are erased by your kids. To prevent this use Rohos Disk - it was created to provide a painless tool to keep your confidential files and folders (and even email) in a secured space. So nobody can access to it when you are out.

Replace your password by USB Key

Windows secure login via USB flash drive Nowadays big companies aim at getting USB tokens and smart-card authentication as replacement for passwords. Employees use hardware keys to access to their Windows or to any confidential information. There is no need to know your password. It improves IT security.
There is the same tendency in home computers area.

Small electronic USB key makes user authentication (sign-in) in Windows easier, keeps password protected and also adds quick lock-out/unlock option.

There are some advantages of using USB flash drives for Windows sign-in:
  • Quick Windows log on. You don't have to type the password, but the password protection is still on.
  • Console protection is automatically turned on if you need to go out. All you have to do to enable Windows protection is to unplug USB flash drive. When USB key is plugged again, you can continue your work.
  • USB key can be additionally protected with PIN code. Read more...



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    See also
    • The basics of computer protection.
      If you are the only holder of a computer or owner of a shared family PC - you might still want to set up your computer with user accounts, privileges and other security rules and software. Here are some tips...
    • Desktop security How-to.
      If you share your computer with someone else it means that others may see your private files, install games or software you didn't want, or change your computer settings.
      Learn the most appropriate ways to protect your sensitive information. Here are some articles to learn more...

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