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+# Transparent Lock Screen for Windows 
+(technically a transparent screensaver that also locks)
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+It's a screensaver with 1% opacity. Unlike most screensavers, it doesn't end on mouse movement, just on clicks or
+keyboard presses. And the last thing it does before it exists is call LockWorkStation() so if someone
+tries to use your computer, they'll be presented with the Windows lockscreen.
+None of your co-workers will be pranking you now!
+
+_Currently a derivative of [Write a Screensaver that Actually Works](http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/14081/Write-a-Screensaver-that-Actually-Works),
+however I am slowly ripping out the guts to simplify it._
+
+## Current Status
+It's a personal project. Feel free to download the source & compile it.
+
+## Similar Software
+There are programs out there (e.g. Pro Key Lock, Transparent Screen Lock) that can lock your computer's keyboard/mouse while still showing the running applications, which can be very useful. 
+However they rely on hacky techniques like intercepting Win32 Messages and they charge money. 
+Pro Key Lock, for instance, freaked out when I turned on Sticky Keys for my RSI and I had to forcefully reboot my computer. 
+
+After that, I felt there had to be a simpler way to do it that took advantage of Windows native lock screen abilities. So
+I made this in about 3 hours.
+