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Lock and unlock a Mac using Bluetooth detection
Authored by: makemineamac on Dec 31, '09 01:01:27AM

FIrst of all, would like to point out that I have read the original article in full, and would like to note the following:

While I understand what the OP is trying to achieve here, there are far simpler means to get where he wants to go. As the last poster pointed out, there is a far better alternative named Airlock, which seamlessly and elegantly locks and unlocks my MBP whenever I stray away from it. It's a well-written Sys-Pref pane, and is very Apple-like in its implementation.

I'm not certain why the OP had a problem with their install of it, unless it was more the $7 price tag than the install itself, but Airlock does exactly what I want cleanly and securely. And I have had no issues with consistency at all. But that's just me.

So, while there may be a great use for scripts - and there always will be, Airlock, I think is a far safer alternative, and won't require you to download anything from uploading.com. ;)



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Lock and unlock a Mac using Bluetooth detection
Authored by: mech14 on Dec 31, '09 08:01:43PM

Thanks for the feedback, makemineamac. The reason I went searching for alternatives is because I had this implementation in Ubuntu for free, and it had a lot of options for an open-source project (blueproximity). Having said that, Airlock is cheap, but reading multiple reviews I've noticed Airlock conflicts a lot with other bluetooth devices (especially the new mouse and keyboard).

Airlock's creator had to return a lot of people's money due to these issues. Anyway, that's besides the point. I like open source and welcomed the chance to learn more about my hackint0sh than i would with a seamless program like Airlock. This IS a macosxHINTS site after all, so that was what i am sharing: a hint. Airlock should be listed on 'iusethis.com' as it's not really a hint :)

Happy new year's everyone.

mech



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