Tag: LOCK

I was actually unsure whether to call System Silencer freeware or shareware. While the application itself is free, there are "extras" that are only sent to "donors." It's not crippled in any way, it doesn't nag you, and none of the extras are vital per se. I still decided to go with shareware, as it is obviously an application that's expected to generate some revenue. But the way the developer ...

It was pretty clear from the get-go that Windows Phone 7 would integrate tightly with Microsoft's Live services, and today we've got another glimpse at one way that integration will work. WMPoweruser has shared an image captured from what appears to be a Samsung employee's Windows Live account. Clicking through to Devices > super secret Samsung Win7 phone (we'll leave the hardware stuff to ...

If you use your Mac in a crowded office or coffee shop, you know it's a pain to lock and unlock it when you have to step away for a minute. Airlock automates the process, allowing your Mac to auto-lock when you leave, and then automatically unlock again when you come back. How is this neat trick possible? Well, Airlock uses the Bluetooth signal from your iPhone or iPod Touch to detect your ...

If you've ever used Google to search for, ahem, "adult" content, you're aware of the site's SafeSearch feature. It filters out questionable content, to the delight of parents and the dismay of porn-seekers. Now there's a new "lock" function for SafeSearch, which keeps your account's settings locked in strict filtering mode until you enter a password and change them. The obvious use here is for ...

MonitorES is a tiny Windows application that lets you adjust the behavior of some running applications when you lock your PC. For instance, you can adjust MonitorES to show a screen saver or turn off your monitor to save electricity. The utility also lets you automatically update your instant messenger status, mute your system, and pause playback of 16 different media players including Winamp, ...

We can think of many reasons why it'd be a good idea to password protect an image, and, whatever your reason may be (patent pictures, blueprints of the Death Star, or maybe a couple naughty shots of the wife), sometimes it's best that others don't find out. To solve this problem, we present Lockimage. It consists of just one file and doesn't need to be installed. Lockimage will convert any ...