Ghosted: A privacy-focused Mac app that pauses media and locks your screen when you step away
By
Calvin Thurman
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Summary
Ghosted is a Mac app that uses on-device presence detection to automatically pause media or lock the screen when the user steps away, and resumes playback upon return. It emphasizes privacy with no cloud, accounts, or tracking, positioning itself as a focus-enhancing tool for workspace automation.
Key quotes
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It uses on-device presence detection to pause media or lock your screen when you leave, then resumes when you return.
No cloud, no accounts, no tracking. Just automatic control of your workspace without breaking focus.
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