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Mac App Blocker 1.4.1

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Password-protect each application on your Mac. Demo ($14.95)

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With Mac App Blocker, you can password-protect every application on your Mac. Keep your apps and your Mac safe. Set a timeout value to automatically exit the protected application so even when you leave your computer unattended, you're still protected.

What's New

Version 1.4.1:

Fixed Registration issue when applying license file after the trial period had expired.

Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later

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Espionage

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Mac App Blocker User Discussion (Write a Review)

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merab reviewed on 01 May 2012

cool

[Version 1.4.1]

Pete_bbf68101 reviewed on 25 Apr 2012

Great... But it is really only focused at the casual passer by, who it would block, anyone with the most basic of command line skills could overcome this app by killing the PID (Process ID) which takes about 5 seconds, the app is forced to quit and the casual user could open anything that was blocked by the app.

if you also block the Terminal application it would make it less lightly that someone would gain access, but still fairly easy to bypass (as per other reviews) So if you plan on making it more than just a deterrent, and you don't know about Terminal, make sure you block that as well - this will give slightly better odds at someone getting access to your apps.

Overall a useful app for deterring the casual passer-by but that is about it.

[Version 1.4.1]

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KnewSense, LLC (developer) replied on 25 Apr 2012

By adding Termnal and Activity Monitor to the blocked apps list, that would just about cover the majority of these types of schemes.
Anything more than that and I think we get way beyond the casual user.

+16

Fhf reviewed on 19 Feb 2012

A friend who is switching from Yahoo mail to Apple's Mail app asked me if there was anyway to password-protect Mail so that roommates, who have access to his Mac, can't easily peruse his mail. After poking around the web I stumbled upon MacAppBlocker, and installed it on my MacBook Pro to test it. I've only used it a short time, but it does exactly what the developer says: keeps anyone who doesn't know your password from opening protected apps.

The app is very easy to configure and use, and you're alerted if someone does try to access one of your protected apps: MacAppBlocker's menu icon turns red. Oops, busted.

MacAppBlocker is not a high-security app; a computer-savvy intruder can access documents other ways than thru the app which created them. But in a casual setting (family computer use, roommates, etc) it might be a fine solution.

And no, I have nothing to do with the developer; I'm just fairly enthusiastic about the app, which seems to be well done.

[Version 1.3]

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+95

Ean replied on 13 Mar 2012

Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to simply set up multiple user accounts? (Apple -> System Preferences... -> Users & Groups)

pistarino replied on 25 Apr 2012

If you want your data protected (i.e. encrypted) you should try Espionage. It does not prevent to launch an application but it leaves the associated data encrypted and not accessible if you do not answer correctly at password prompt.

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marcusmade rated on 25 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.1]

Allan "mac" Stokes rated on 25 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.1]

+58

Thomas1977 rated on 14 Apr 2012

[Version 1.4.1]

John_Brown rated on 12 Mar 2012

[Version 1.3]

henryfrr rated on 11 Mar 2012

[Version 1.3]

Downloads:1,981

Version Downloads:1,114

Type:Utilities : Security

License:Demo

Date:13 Apr 2012

Platform:Intel

Price: $14.95

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