After clicking on different keys, the MacBook wouldnt turn on.

Users could reset the keyboard or not worry about children or pets running an app.

Thats not an option now.

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However, there are two ways you’re free to go about it, depending on your goals.

If you want to flush the keyboard, it’s possible for you to use the locked screen.

If youre going to keep your MacBook away from children or animals, youd better use an app.

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This method isnt ideal, in my opinion.

I use it when I need to clean the keyboard, but I do it carefully.

Then youll see a window for entering your password.

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That is, you will still be able to increase and decrease the brightness or turn down the volume.

it’s possible for you to also achieve the same result using a shortcut.

You must key in your password or use Touch ID to enter again.

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your box will automatically close all programs and shut down.

This shortcut is the same as Shut Down.

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What app will lock your keyboard?

Third-party apps can give you more for this purpose.

Many people use this app to clean the keyboard.

Others use it to protect the keyboard from childrens tampering.

If using the standard screen lock isnt enough for you.

Also, before you install such extensions or apps, its worth reading the user agreement.

You may get malicious files with an app that will block your keyboard on your MacBook.

There is a high risk that it will harm your rig.