Handylock Alternatives

Handylock is described as 'handyLock is an application that locks your Mac screen when you move away from it. This way your Mac is safe and secured from unauthorized access. This is very convenient if you want to prevent access by kids, co-workers or others when you slip away to grab a coffee, a drink or' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are eight alternatives to Handylock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad. The best alternative is BLEUnlock, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Handylock are Near Lock, Bluetooth-Unlock, Guardian Angel and Airlock.

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Handylock

Free • Open Source
Mac

handyLock is an application that locks your Mac screen when you move away from it. This way your Mac is safe and secured...

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BLEUnlock
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Free • Open Source
Mac
14 alternatives to BLEUnlock
BLEUnlock is a small menu bar utility that locks and unlocks your Mac with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any other Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

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Near Lock
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Mac
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Apple Watch
14 alternatives to Near Lock
Near Lock is an app that turns your iPhone into a personal key for your Mac. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automaticallylocked. Once you approach your workplace again, Near Lock will unlock your Mac.

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Discontinued
Not compatible with MacOS Catalina. The developer promised an update, but never delivered.
Bluetooth-Unlock
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Free • Open Source
Linux
4 alternatives to Bluetooth-Unlock
Bluetooth-unlock is a python script that checks for your device periodically to check if you are there and if no connection is found, then your Linux Based Computer locks, then when the device is found it automatically unlock (Does not require you entering your password)
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Guardian Angel
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
8 alternatives to Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return.
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Airlock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
13 alternatives to Airlock
Airlock allows your Mac to lock itself, plain and simple. Using your iPhone, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and a smidgen of pixie dust, Airlock determines whether you're near your computer. When you leave the room - poof! - your Mac locks itself. “And when I come back?

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Discontinued
Has been discontinued for years
Umwelt
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
4 alternatives to Umwelt
Allows to lock/unlock your Windows PC from your Android smartwatch or phone with Bluetooth proximity or the fingerprint reader. Also warns you if someone is stealing the laptop. The Mac version has less functionality but works with any BtLe device.
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Tokenlock
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
13 alternatives to Tokenlock
TokenLock - The ultimate Mac Locking App. Automatically Lock your computer using USB, Bluetooth (iPhone) Proximity or your Apple Remote, from the menu, by clicking the icon or using a Hotkey. Check out www.map-pin.com for demos and more info!

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BtProx
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Windows
4 alternatives to BtProx
Lock Windows workstation upon disconnection of bluetooth device. The program is able to run user specified commands on device connection and …
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