PanicLock: macOS Utility for Instant Touch ID Disable and Screen Lock
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Summary
PanicLock is a macOS menu bar utility that provides instant security by disabling Touch ID and locking the screen with one click or when closing the laptop lid. The tool offers quick access through left-click for immediate lock and right-click for preferences, with the key feature being that Touch ID remains disabled until the user logs back in with a password, even if the screen locks for other reasons like screensaver or display sleep.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledPanicLock is macOS menu bar utility that instantly disables Touch ID and locks the screen with a single click or closing your laptop lid.
Left-click icon: Trigger panic lock immediately
Right-click icon: Open menu (Preferences, Uninstall, Quit)
Lock on Close: When enabled in Preferences, closing your Mac's lid will automatically disable Touch ID and lock your screen.
Touch ID stays disabled until you re-login with your password.
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