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Imagine, if you will, a world where your trusty smartwatch does more than just count your steps or remind you of meetings. In this world, my Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 becomes the guardian of my workstation, a faithful ally ensuring that my data remains secure from the wandering eyes of overly curious colleagues. Yes, you read that right.

Welcome to my journey of turning a simple wearable into a tool of ingenious workstation security.

There I was, sitting in my cubicle adorned with the obligatory tech paraphernalia, when a thought struck me. In an office where “snooping” is often disguised as “accidental glances,” could I not leverage my beloved smartwatch to enhance my workstation’s security? The mission was set: to lock my screen automatically whenever I stepped away, leaving my nosy colleagues to stare at a pristine lock screen.

The strategy was straightforward yet elegant. I would employ a program that diligently monitored...