But check out that five-digit number in the picture. That’s a checksum of the password. Some BIOS versions display it automatically, some require you to hold down a certain key during POST ...

In his line of work, Instructables user [Harrymatic] sees a lot of Toshiba laptops come across his desk, some of which are protected with a BIOS password. Typically, in order to make it past the ...

Set a BIOS password for an extra security layer against unauthorized physical access. Keep your laptop close and be aware of your surroundings to prevent physical theft. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi ...