Some paid apps, like Rohos Logon Key, work on both Windows and Mac.

Save the USB Raptor software to your gear.

Unzip the USB Raptor archive to the location of your choosing, and run theUSB Raptorapplication.

A screenshot of the USB Raptor SourceForge site.

Read the terms of service, indicate that you have read it, and clickI agreeto proceed.

jot down a password into the encryption field.

snag the USB drive you will use for your key, and clickCreate k3y file.

A screenshot of saving USB Raptor to a Windows PC.

poke the check box next toEnable USB Raptor.

Click theAdvanced configurationcheck box in the upper right corner of the app.

At this point, your machine will lock if you remove the USB key.

A screenshot of the USB Raptor application in Windows 10.

The next time you turn your gear on and access, USB Raptor will launch.

Unlike USB Raptor for Windows, Rohos Logon Key for Mac adds an additional layer of protection.

That makes Rohos Logon Key for Mac a bit more secure.

A screenshot of USB Raptor terms of service.

Navigate to yourDownloadsfolder (or wherever you have your downloads saved) and unzip the files.

SelectInstall for all users of this computer, then clickContinue.

key in your user name and password if prompted, and clickInstall Software.

A screenshot of entering a password into USB Raptor.

Connect a USB drive to your Mac.

Open Rohos Logon Key, and clickUSB Drive.

choose the USB drive you want to use, and clickOK.

A screenshot of creating the k3y file in USB Raptor.

SelectLock the desktopfrom the dropdown box.

Rohos Logon Key will now protect your Mac when the USB drive is not connected.

Why Use a USB Security Key?

A screenshot of USB Raptor.

How Do USB Security Keys Work?

To set up a USB security key, you need a USB drive and a USB security key app.

A screenshot of USB Raptor armed.

A screenshot of USB Raptor advanced settings.

A screenshot of the Rohos Cloud Drive site.

A screenshot of macOS.

A screenshot of the Rohos license agreement.