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.
Keep it Secure. Kids, co-workers, family members, guests - no worries. You pick which apps will be protected and Mac App Blocker keeps them secure. Tracks failed attempts to access the protected apps - so you'll know when it happened with date, time, and optional photo capture.
Keep it Secure. Kids, co-workers, family members, guests - no worries. You pick which apps will be protected and Mac App Blocker keeps them secure. Tracks failed attempts to access the protected apps - so you'll know when it happened with date, time, and optional photo capture.
What's New
Version 2.6:
- OS X 10.9 Compatible - Requires OS X 10.7 or later
- EyeTV Compatibility
- Fix issue that conflicted with EyeTV
Requirements
- Intel, 64-bit processor
- OS X 10.7 or later
Mac App Blocker User Discussion (Write a Review)
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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.
Keep it Secure. Kids, co-workers, family members, guests - no worries. You pick which apps will be protected and Mac App Blocker keeps them secure. Tracks failed attempts to access the protected apps - so you'll know when it happened with date, time, and optional photo capture.
Protect Your Privacy. Mail, Safari, Firefox, your favorite journaling application, iPhoto and any other application you use - will be protected. And with the automatic exit feature, you don't have to worry about leaving the applications running when you are away from your Mac.
Automated Features. Set a timeout value and your inactive application will exit automatically after the selected time period has elapsed. New in Version 2.0 - add a schedule to unblock apps on specific days amd times. Very useful for parents who like to limit computer time.
Protect Your Mac. Add System Preferences to the Mac App Blocker list and feel confident that your settings are protected from accidental (or intentional) misuse. Add Terminal and Activity Monitor to the Blocked Apps list to lock down your Mac even more.
Relax - It's Safe. Mac App Blocker does NOT modify any system or application files on your Mac. It works with the apps and settings that you currently use. You select which apps get blocked and if you decide to remove Mac App Blocker, simply move the app to the trash.
More Automated Features. New in Version 2.0 - Network aware unblocking. Add a WiFi network and whenever you're connected to that network, automatically unblock the app or ALL apps with the new Global settings. Global settings also works for the new Scheduling option.
Keep it Secure. Kids, co-workers, family members, guests - no worries. You pick which apps will be protected and Mac App Blocker keeps them secure. Tracks failed attempts to access the protected apps - so you'll know when it happened with date, time, and optional photo capture.
Protect Your Privacy. Mail, Safari, Firefox, your favorite journaling application, iPhoto and any other application you use - will be protected. And with the automatic exit feature, you don't have to worry about leaving the applications running when you are away from your Mac.
Automated Features. Set a timeout value and your inactive application will exit automatically after the selected time period has elapsed. New in Version 2.0 - add a schedule to unblock apps on specific days amd times. Very useful for parents who like to limit computer time.
Protect Your Mac. Add System Preferences to the Mac App Blocker list and feel confident that your settings are protected from accidental (or intentional) misuse. Add Terminal and Activity Monitor to the Blocked Apps list to lock down your Mac even more.
Relax - It's Safe. Mac App Blocker does NOT modify any system or application files on your Mac. It works with the apps and settings that you currently use. You select which apps get blocked and if you decide to remove Mac App Blocker, simply move the app to the trash.
More Automated Features. New in Version 2.0 - Network aware unblocking. Add a WiFi network and whenever you're connected to that network, automatically unblock the app or ALL apps with the new Global settings. Global settings also works for the new Scheduling option.
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Ollie1972 reviewed on 09 Feb 2014
Also, I'm not sure which version of Mac App Blocker you did your testing with, but the last few versions (since 10.5.3) have employed a package installer that sets the disk permission to only allow the admin to delete or modify.
However, we do offer a 15 day trial period to test Mac App Blocker to ensure it meets the individual's needs. I encourage anyone to download and install Mac App Blocker (provide an admin password to install) and test Ollie1972's assessment that it can be easily removed without the admin password.
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that makes your app unnecessary. If you cannot use it safely with Admin right, you can better make a guest or user profile
with restrictions. Thats the whole point of your app, protect application from running in Admin mode.
and for what its worth: yes, you cannot remove the app with dragging it to the trash, however removing it with any uninstaller
(iTrash worked for me) is indeed possible while it is running. No admin password was asked in my successful attempt.
There seems to be another similar app named ILock and that refuses to be removed even with an uninstaller, making that simple alternative app safer to use. That said, ILock is still in beta which isn't a good idea to use in production.
The only thing I could do to come close to duplicating what is described here is to set my admin password to nothing (not recommended). I was still prompted to enter my password, but could just hit OK in response.
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ztb9408 reviewed on 27 Oct 2013
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StevensPeter reviewed on 04 Sep 2013
This is what you have to to do (no admin right required)
- Install any uninstall app like iTrash, Appdelete, ..
- Drag MacAppblocker into the uninstall app.
- Remove all found the files including the Macappblocker.app
- Reboot and hey presto ... no Macappblocker anymore. :-)
All files including the Macappblocker app file will be removed. Even if Maccappblocker is running.
So this renders this app useless.
You DO need to have admin rights to modify the Applications folder. This includes installing as well as removing apps.
However, a standard user could install an uninstaller app in their home folder. BUT, they would still need to provide an admin password to modify the Applications folder - in this case, removing an app. So, they would not be able to remove Mac App Blocker (or any other app).
Regardless of the security measures or applications used, if a user has your admin password, they have authority to do ANYTHING on your computer.
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Just tried it again to be certain: Appdelete and iTrash removes the app without asking the admin password.
If you were not asked to provide an admin password, you were probably logged in as an admin.
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http://www.knewsense.com/macappblocker/info.html
The web address cited in the original post has been unused for some time now. I'm not sure where this link came from. The Help/FAQ page is located here: http://knewsense.com/macappblocker/info.php
It is easily accessible from the homepage and always has been.
If you have any other concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us directly at support@knewsense.com
Leopard-10.5.8 reviewed on 11 Aug 2013
But where can i find 10.5.8 version?
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Sjha reviewed on 27 Mar 2013
rcayca reviewed on 26 Jan 2013
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Jreffner reviewed on 10 Dec 2012
I'd love to see this for iOS.
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As JoshRamir3z notes, version 3 can be used to protect applications too, but it does not present a password prompt the way Espionage 2 and Mac App Blocker did. Here is a video that shows how to encrypt your email with version 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_R3COJEjj8
Note that with version 3 it is also possible to have two-different application states: an encrypted version, and a non-encrypted version.
Version 2 is still available here: http://taoeffect.com/espionage/
Thank you for supporting our work in the past!
Sincerely,
Greg Slepak
Tao Effect LLC
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Pete_bbf68101 reviewed on 25 Apr 2012
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.
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Anything more than that and I think we get way beyond the casual user.
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Fhf reviewed on 19 Feb 2012
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.
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