SuperWatchDogScenario guide · PC privacy
PC privacy takes more than a screen filter
SuperWatchDog is a local privacy protection tool for Windows. User-configured automatic triggers cover moments when someone approaches unexpectedly, normal PC interaction is inconvenient, or the user has already left without protecting the session. It also provides encrypted local file vaults.
Four exposure layers
Start with what another person could see or use
“Privacy” is an outcome, not the name of a single button. Each exposure layer needs a different control.
Viewing angle
Seat position, screen direction, and privacy filters reduce what can be read from the side.
Visible content
Chats, photos, notifications, or shared-screen content may need immediate window hiding or screen locking.
Unlocked session
After you leave, hiding a window does not stop someone from continuing to use the current Windows session.
Local files
A hidden screen does not mean photos, contracts, and identity scans stored on disk are encrypted.
Boundaries
What each protection method actually does
| Method | Main purpose | Does not replace |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy filter and screen placement | Reduce readability from side angles | Front viewing or continued PC use |
| Hide selected windows | Quickly cover current content with less disruption | Windows access control or file encryption |
| Windows lock screen | Stop others from using the current session | Content already seen or separate unprotected copies |
| Encrypted local file vault | Protect long-term private files while the vault is locked | Content already visible on the screen |
Trigger choice
The same person needs different triggers at different moments
Still at the PC
Use a shortcut or one-click action when reachable, or an enabled gesture when keyboard use is inconvenient.
Leaving immediately
Removing a prepared USB device can provide an explicit trigger when it already matches your routine.
Already away
Bluetooth disconnect or away detection can supplement manual methods after environmental testing.
Unsure what to run
Start with reversible, lower-impact actions, then decide whether the Windows session should be locked.
Protection flow
Prepare triggering, protection, and recovery separately
Identify the moment
Someone approaches, interaction is inconvenient, or you are already away.
Run prepared actions
Hide windows, lock Windows, and protect open vaults as configured.
Recover deliberately
Check the surroundings before restoring windows or reopening a vault.
Use methods together
Software helps cover the moments when normal interaction is too late
Current screen and windows
SuperWatchDog runs user-selected triggers and actions for the current session. It does not judge screen content or promise to detect every approach automatically.
Private files stored locally
Encrypted local file vaults suit files that need an explicit open-and-lock boundary. Hiding folders, hiding windows, and encryption are different layers.
Is a privacy filter enough?
It can reduce readability from the side, but cannot prevent front viewing, notifications, or continued use after you leave.
Should I hide windows or lock Windows?
Hide windows for brief cover while you remain present. Lock Windows whenever another person may continue using the PC.
Can automatic triggers misfire?
Device and camera signals can be affected by the environment. Enable only methods that fit your routine and test them before relying on them.