Windows now lets you lock your PC from your phone

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Here's how to lock your Windows PC from your phone using Microsoft's Phone Link, whether you're across the room or in another town. Microsoft has added a new feature to the Smartphone Link (Link to Windows) app that lets you lock your Windows PC remotely from your phone. This is one of those features that sounds small but is actually really handy. Say you leave your desk in a rush and forget to lock your PC.