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Farming Simulator 25 announced, with a collector's edition that includes a 'USB ignition lock' that lets you turn a real key to start your virtual tractors (www.pcgamer.com)

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[-] tal@lemmy.today 10 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Now that I think about it, that's how I'd like to start everything on my desk. Turning on my lamp? Use a key. Starting my PC? I absolutely want to turn a key to do that, too. Unlocking my iPhone? Okay, that would probably just get annoying. But the other stuff I definitely want keys for.

I mean, your PC's power switch is just closing a connection between two wires. I'm sure that someone makes a key lock switch that can do that.

kagis

Apparently the term is "key switch" rather than "key lock switch".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_switch

A key switch (sometimes called a keyswitch or lock switch) is a key-operated switch.[1] Key switches are used in situations where access to the switch's functions needs to be restricted.[2][3]

https://www.amazon.com/Key-Switch/s?k=Key+Switch

Though the first entry for sale on Amazon calls it a "key lock switch", so YMMV.

[-] Gerudo@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago

Back in the 6 modded my pc to start with a keyed car ignition. It even force restarted when you held the key to the right for a few seconds.

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