How to Lock & Unlock Keyboard in Windows 10/11 PC or Laptop (2 Methods)

Summary

In this video, Tech White shares two simple methods to lock and unlock your keyboard on a Windows 10/11 PC or laptop. The first method involves using shortcut keys by pressing and holding the right side shift key for 8-10 seconds. This enables the filter keys feature, effectively locking your keyboard. To unlock, simply repeat the process. The second method involves navigating through the Windows settings: right-click on the desktop to access display settings, go to accessibility, and toggle the 'filter keys' option off to unlock the keyboard. These quick tips make it easy to control keyboard functionality with just a few clicks and keystrokes.

Highlights

• Just hold the right shift key for a quick lock/unlock! ⏱️
• Access settings via desktop right-click for a second option! 🖱️
• Filter keys feature is your keyboard control ally! 👨‍💻
• Learn to manage your keyboard like a pro! ⚡
• Unlock the secrets of keyboard functionality! 🔑

Key Takeaways

• Lock your keyboard by holding the right shift key for 8-10 seconds! 🔐
• Unlock it just as easily with the same shortcut! 🔓
• Use Windows settings to toggle filter keys for another method! ⚙️
• Quick and easy ways to control your keyboard! ⌨️
• Master these shortcuts and settings like a tech wizard! 🧙‍♂️

Overview

Say goodbye to accidental key presses with Tech White's guide on locking and unlocking your keyboard in a breeze. The first method is as simple as holding the right shift key for 8-10 seconds – it’s like magic! This enables the filter keys feature, ensuring no unwanted inputs.

Didn't work or prefer settings? No problem! Dive into the Windows settings by right-clicking on your desktop, heading to display settings, accessibility, and toggling the filter keys option on or off. It’s just as easy and gives you visual control over your keyboard state.

Whether you’re taking a break from typing or ensuring your cat doesn’t mess up your work, these neat tricks offer peace of mind and control over your PC’s keyboard – just remember to toggle back when you're ready to type again!

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:30: Introduction and Method 1: Right Shift Key The chapter introduces the video and the first method to lock or unlock a laptop keyboard. The speaker starts by demonstrating that the keyboard is functioning properly. To lock the keyboard, the method involves pressing and holding the right side shift key for 8 to 10 seconds.
• 01:30 - 03:00: Method 2: Display Settings and Filter Keys The chapter 'Method 2: Display Settings and Filter Keys' explains how to use the filter keys feature on a computer. It instructs the user to wait for 8 seconds when a window appears asking 'Do you want to turn on the filter keys?' and to click on 'Yes'. This action locks the keyboard. To unlock it, one must press and hold the right-side shift key for 8 to 10 seconds.

How to Lock & Unlock Keyboard in Windows 10/11 PC or Laptop (2 Methods) Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 hello guys welcome back and hope you all are doing good in today's video I will share two methods you can apply to lock or unlock your laptop keyboard so let's start with our first method so as you can see currently I am able to use my uh keyboard as you can see keys are working fine so to lock your keyboard you have to just press and hold the right side shift key for 8 to 10 seconds so I will press and hold the right side shift key
• 00:30 - 01:00 as you can see now wait for 8 seconds and you can see this kind of window do you want to turn on the filter Keys click on yes so this will lock your keyboard now if I try to type anything as you can see it's not working keyboard is locked now to unlock your keyboard you have to do the same thing press and hold the right side shift key for 8 to 10 seconds
• 01:00 - 01:30 now wait for 8 seconds this will unlock my keyboard now if I try to type anything as you can see now it's unlocked so this is how you can lock or unlock your keyboard now move on to the second method you can try if the shortcut keys are not working the second method you can try is a right click on the desktop right click on the desktop with your keyboard with your
• 01:30 - 02:00 mouse then click on this option display settings now on the left side click on this option accessibility or you can simply uh go to this Windows icon click on this Windows icon then click on this settings option so this will show you the same interface okay so click on this accessibility option now on the right side scroll down and you will see this option keyboard click on
• 02:00 - 02:30 it now this is the option we need filter keys so if you enable this option turn on this option then your keyboard will lock so this option is turn on filter Keys now if I try to type anything you can see nothing is working so if I turn off this option filter keys and I if I try
• 02:30 - 03:00 again you can see it's working so these are the two methods you can apply to lock or unlock your laptop keyboard this is all for the video thank you