AppLocker For Mac

AppLocker is a small Mac utility that aims to bring a new dimension of security to your computer, especially if you are sharing the machine with others.

The AppLocker app allows you to set a master password and create a list of apps that are to be locked by this passkey. As a result, any unauthorized access to specific utilities will be prevented.

To make things easier, AppLocker comes with a Setup assistant that prompts you for the master key and makes you confirm the fact that you are aware that this password cannot be retrieved in any way in case it is lost.

By default, AppLocker will automatically start protecting the Activity Monitor, the Console, the Script Editor, the System Preferences, or the Terminal app. However, you get to change the initial settings effortlessly from the app’s preferences.

AppLocker offers you the possibility to point out all the apps you want to be protected from prying eyes, but it can also make sure that will automatically lock all AppleScript based apps.

However, it is also important to note that the AppLocker application will prevent access to the apps you want locked only when running, so make sure to add it to set it to automatically open at login.

Bottom line, AppLocker delivers a very interesting concept: if you want to make sure no one can access certain applications without your permission, once launched, the utility will prompt the user for the master password.