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Lock your cursor into its current precise position to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing your personal files using this free and open-source utility. #Cursor movement  #Lock mouse  #Dedicated hotkey  #Cursor  #Lock  #Mouse  

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For many users, what makes the personal computer more enticing compared to dedicated video game consoles is not only its wide range of extended functionality when it comes to multitasking alongside the wide variety of tweaks and modifications that can be performed to achieve the best visual fidelity, but also the outstanding flexibility in terms of input methods.

Certain pieces of software and input devices can clash with and cause unwanted mouse movement when emulating older consoles, which is where cursor-lock comes into play, preventing the mouse from leaving your desired screen position.

Double-clicking the program’s executable instantly brings up a minimalist terminal-like window that reminds users of the hotkey required for activating its core functionality, while also displaying its current status for those who wish to monitor its behavior throughout their workflows. When enabled, the program seems to memorize the cursor’s current position and attempts to suppress any movements that would otherwise change its location.

One can use the locking algorithm as an accessibility feature, or parental control function to prevent younger siblings or toddler from accidentally deleting files while leaving the computer temporarily unattended. Moreover, given its portable format, users can easily add to on-the-go USB setups for use in internet cafés to stave off strangers who might be tempted to snoop through your opened browser tabs.

While the program works well for its intended purposes, certain changes could be made to improve the user experience. For instance, considering its lack of a dedicated system tray icon and context menu for interacting with its background process, a suggestive logo for its executable can help users distinguish it when pinning it to the taskbar.

The default F6 hotkey cycles through screen elements on the desktop, leading to accidental touches and launches of various applications while toggling its functionality, which is why the option of a custom shortcut can come in handy for plenty of users.

Whether you want to deter unauthorized personnel from accessing your documents when leaving your device unattended at your workplace or you wish to stop colleagues from your copying your homework before class, cursor-lock can be of great use thanks to its stealthy and straightforward way of restricting your mouse movement for security purposes.

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cursor-lock 1.0.3

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  runs on:
Windows 11
Windows 10 32/64 bit
  file size:
168 KB
  filename:
cursor-lock-v1.0.3-windows-x86_64.tar.gz
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cursor-lock - Users are met with a simple terminal-style window that can be minimized while the application runs in the background
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