What's new in handyLock 1.2.9
Jun 3, 2015
- Minor bug fixes
- Changed expiry date to June 2016
New in handyLock 1.2.8 (Jan 19, 2015)
- Added the ability to set a custom background image for lock screen
- Added the ability to set custom sounds for lock and unlock events
- Reworked the interface slightly to optimize the space used and make it more logical
- Reworked how the sounds are played when locking and unlocking the screen
New in handyLock 1.2.7 (Dec 10, 2014)
- Fix for device loosing connectivity every 60 seconds or so.
New in handyLock 1.2.6 (Dec 8, 2014)
- Fix for handyLock wrongly locking during inactivity period while being close to the Mac due to BT connection timing out.
- Addition of an option to play a locking sound when going out of range
- Fix for issue when using a custom folder for desktop background image
- Add a feature that will prevent handyLock from locking the Mac if a user manually perform a soft “logout” by using the “user menu” / “Login window…” option. It will automatically resume once the user login again to his/her account.
New in handyLock 1.2.5 (Dec 5, 2014)
- Fix for OS X background not showing when “Change picture every x minutes” option is configured.
New in handyLock 1.2.4 (Dec 4, 2014)
- Added the current OS X Desktop wallpaper as the lock screen background.
- Tried to fix issue where the screen lock even if the phone is beside. Might not be perfect but should help.
New in handyLock 1.2.3 (Dec 3, 2014)
- Fix for issue with custom lock screen not unlocking automatically (I hope)
- Added a cancel button to the “Save password” window
- Setting the “Display sleep delay” to 0 seconds will blank the screen right away when the custom lock is applied
New in handyLock 1.2.2 (Dec 2, 2014)
- Re-designed interface
- Added new “Estimated device distance” gage under the “Signal” tab
- Reworked the blank screen inside the custom lock code
- Signal strength logic update
- Added back option to only run app when moving in/out of range
- Bug fixes
New in handyLock 1.1.9 (Dec 2, 2014)
- Re-introduced a custom password to manually unlock the custom lock screen. The OSX solution was really ugly and clunky. I hope you will prefer this one. The whole password is well protected using SHA256 and a per password salt value.
- Fixed an issue where the computer would go to sleep after being unlocked manually.
- Removed option to run in and out of range application. handyLock will simply run the application if one is set when going in and out of range. Simple and effective. if you do not what to run applications simple make sure none are selected under “Options”
New in handyLock 1.1.8 (Dec 2, 2014)
- Added a new lock option that run specified application (like AppleScript application) when the bluetooth device goes in and out of range.
- Added a “Donate” button for those who would like to support the development of handyLock
New in handyLock 1.1.7 (Dec 2, 2014)
- Fix for handyLock not locking when BT connection was lost.
New in handyLock 1.1.6 (Dec 2, 2014)
- Changed the distance logic to self adjust the baseline according to surrounding signal condition. For example, if you put you phone in you pant’s pocket while using your Mac handyLock will keep track of that and adjust the out or range value to compensate.
- Added an option to quickly enable or disable handyLock to the menu bar.
- Added an option to log events for troubleshooting purpose.
New in handyLock 1.1.5 (Oct 13, 2014)
- Attempt to fix issue with Manual Unlock not working properly for some users. Not an elegant solution for now but it should work.
New in handyLock 1.1.4.1 (Oct 9, 2014)
- Replaced the big ON/OFF switch with a more standard checkbox. Some users have been confused as to why the application was not working.
- Added the ability to log signal value to a log file to troubleshoot false positive screen locking.
New in handyLock 1.1.2.2 (Sep 29, 2014)
- Added a new lock screen option in the form of the “OSX Lock Screen”
- Changed the manual unlock when using the handyLock custom lock screen to “OSX Lock Screen”
New in handyLock 1.1.2.0 (Sep 29, 2014)
- Removed the need for a “last resort password” by leveraging the native OSX Login window as a method to manually unlock your Mac. Much safer this way
- Added a drop down lost to select different method to lock your Mac: OSX Login Screen, OSX ScreenSaver password or handyLock custom lock screen. Only the handyLock custom lock screen will automatically unlock your Mac when you get near the computer.
New in handyLock 1.1.1.0 (Sep 24, 2014)
- Added a check in the helper in case a user goes playing in the archive and start the helper without setting a password.
- Added an option to use the OSX Login Window instead of the custom lock screen. The side effect is that handyLock will not be able to automatically unlock your Mac when you get close. instead you will need to login using your account password. This can be handy in case you share you mac between many users or simply want to manually unlock it when you get near.
- Added an option to set the number of seconds before the screen will lock when you BT device get out of range. This can help reduce false positive in case something is disrupting the BT signal and cause the device to have moved out of range.
New in handyLock 1.1.0.01 (Sep 11, 2014)
- Fixed issue under OS X 10.10.
- Improved UI to provide more info regarding BT Signal Strenght
New in handyLock 1.0.5.02 (Dec 13, 2013)
- Fixed the expiry. New version if good until Dec 2014.
New in handyLock 1.0.5.01 (Sep 9, 2013)
- Moved back to lock screen that will unlock when the phone get near.
New in handyLock 1.0.2a02 Alpha (Apr 29, 2013)
- New version with june expiry date
New in handyLock 1.0.0a10 Alpha (Jan 16, 2013)
- Improved handling of start at login validation
- Clicking the “?” in the GUI will prepare an email to send feedback to us.
- Minor logic fixes.
New in handyLock 1.0.0a9 Alpha (Jan 15, 2013)
- Implemented option to hide application at start
- Implement start at login option
- Fixed logic. Now when switch is ON application will lock screen with or without preference window open.
New in handyLock 1.0.0a8 Alpha (Jan 14, 2013)
- Fix to prevent accidental screen lock when using the Mac. Not fool proof but should improve things.