Have you ever had your social media account hijacked when you stepped away from your computer?
Or how about loosing an entire blog post because one of your children decided to “be like Daddy” and type while you were in the other room?
There are all kinds of scenarios that could arise, from comical to serious, where needing to ‘lock down’ your computer when stepping away would be helpful. Well now you can, automatically, with Keycard.
Keycard
From the Keycard website:
“Keycard allows you to pair your iPhone or other Bluetooth enabled device with your Mac to lock and unlock your computer. It detects when you’re leaving your desk, office, or room and automatically locks your computer to ensure it’s safe and secure. When you come back it unlocks.”
Pretty cool, right!?!
Not bad for $6.99.
Learn more on the Keycard website or get it straight from the Apple App Store.
Ben Miller says
Auto-playing videos are evil!
Just sayin…
Eric Dye says
I agree! Too bad this was the only version I could find. 🙁
Ben Miller says
In your embed code, you have “autoplay=1”. Change it to “autoplay=0”. Am I missing something?
I’m dreading hitting the Submit button, because the music will start playing again. Okay, let me hit the mute button. And, Submit!
Eric Dye says
As entertaining as it was to see the comments about this auto-play video–done.
Jonathan says
I agree with Ben on the video part, but to the real point…
I was looking at Keycard a couple months ago, because I thought the idea was super cool. Their introductory price has been there for a while. However, upon reading reviews of other users, it seems that sometimes it will randomly lock. Also, if you’re in a coffee shop, this is not an ideal scenario. It relies on bluetooth connection (which drains the battery on the phone), so as long as the phone is close enough (about 33 ft), it will remain connected. Most coffee shops where I live will let that get you to any part of the shop, including the restroom. Not that I’d leave my Macbook unsecured in a public area, but that part did make me reconsider the purchase altogether.
Eric Dye says
Good points all around, Jonathan. Thank you for adding so much value.
And as far the video goes … next time I’ll have a warning before the break!!!
Ben Miller says
All you need to do is get in the habit of locking the computer when you stand up. I’m a Windows user, and I’m in the habit of hitting Window-L when I get up. Simple.
Eric Dye says
Or on a Mac (and you’re running Alfred), just kick-on your screensaver with password enabled.
#protips
Mark Robinson says
Aw – beat me to it!
Eric Dye says
😀