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RedHand for Mac

Smart and flexible locking solution for your Mac.

$5.00
In English
Version 1.9.5
3.5
Based on 40 user rates

RedHand overview

RedHand locks your computer: manually via global hot key, menu bar, or Dock; automatically after a period of inactivity (much like a screensaver), depending on the presence of a Bluetooth device, or whenever your computer goes to sleep. Whenever someone tries to gain access to your computer, RedHand takes a photo and informs you about it.

You don't have to think about locking your computer. You don't even have to remember your password. Use your phone as the key! Just tell RedHand to look for a specific Bluetooth device. If you leave the room your computer will be locked. As soon as you are back you'll find it unlocked. Unlocking via password still works-just in case your mobile ran out of juice.

With its ability to execute scripts (AppleScript or anything you could launch via command line), RedHand lets you perform any action you want: send an email or play an audio file when an invalid password was entered; or perform maintenance tasks when the computer was locked. It's up to you. The scripts can access the photo taken.

What’s new in version 1.9.5

Version 1.9.5:
New
  • Updated for OS X 10.9.5
Fixed
  • Excessive Bluetooth-related logging
  • Resolved a conflict between manual lock and lock on sleep
  • RedHand would prevent force-sleep (Cmd-Opt Eject)
  • Screensaver preferences would sometimes not be properly read on OS X 10.9 Mavericks

RedHand for Mac

$5.00
In English
Version 1.9.5
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5.0
Ease of use
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

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3.5

(16 Reviews of RedHand)

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chrisjimmy196
chrisjimmy196
May 17 2021
1.9.5
4.0
May 17 2021
4.0
Version: 1.9.5
Let's try to use it. Maybe it helps to protect from my children who like to play a lot.
Iztoubade
Iztoubade
Sep 10 2014
1.9.4
0.5
Sep 10 2014
0.5
Version: 1.9.4
Installed this RedHand preference pane on my laptop, chose a very simple password I couldn't type wrong. Once started, I triggered the lockout screen with a keyboard shortcut. Entering the previously set password did not unlock anything. Neither did my mobile phone, that I paired in the settings, when brought in the vicinity of the computer. I had to hard-restart the computer to come out of the locking screen. Super nice concept, but my verdict is: highly unreliable.
dids456
dids456
Jan 30 2014
1.9.3
0.0
Jan 30 2014
0.0
Version: 1.9.3
Please help...Redhand was installed on my MBP by a friend who gave me the passoword, yet not instructions on how to login and turn it off. I have tried the password on the lockscreen and nothing. I need to access my computer and he is MIA...
Benbehr
Benbehr
Dec 8 2012
1.9
1.0
Dec 8 2012
1.0
Version: 1.9
On occasion I have been able to bypass the lockout simply with cmd + q. So in short the software is not doing what it is supposed to do. Hence only one star.
anonymous-penguin-699225
anonymous-penguin-699225
Oct 10 2012
1.9
0.0
Oct 10 2012
0.0
Version: 1.9
Hi, just to say to the developper, if by luck he read it : Version 1.9.1 on MacBook Pro with graphic switch force to use dedicated graphic card while version 1.9.0 did not. Why ? It's strange and sad when used on battery. Mac OS X 10.7.4 on 15" MBP late 2011 (ATI 6750 & Intel HD3000)
chrisjimmy196
chrisjimmy196
May 17 2021
1.9.5
4.0
May 17 2021
4.0
Version: 1.9.5
Mat-Lu
Mat-Lu
Dec 17 2015
3.5
Dec 17 2015
3.5
Version: null
Iztoubade
Iztoubade
Sep 10 2014
0.5
Sep 10 2014
0.5
Version: null
code5
code5
Mar 27 2013
3.5
Mar 27 2013
3.5
Version: null
Benbehr
Benbehr
Dec 8 2012
1.0
Dec 8 2012
1.0
Version: null
Kabewm666
Kabewm666
Dec 1 2012
3.5
Dec 1 2012
3.5
Version: null
yearwood
yearwood
Sep 15 2012
2.5
Sep 15 2012
2.5
Version: null
Megas
Megas
Aug 13 2012
4.0
Aug 13 2012
4.0
Version: null
nyonyo26
nyonyo26
Aug 9 2012
5.0
Aug 9 2012
5.0
Version: null
soereng
soereng
Jul 4 2012
3.0
Jul 4 2012
3.0
Version: null
BitCrusher
BitCrusher
Jun 26 2012
5.0
Jun 26 2012
5.0
Version: null
Bruss147
Bruss147
Jun 22 2012
4.5
Jun 22 2012
4.5
Version: null
cssaleh
cssaleh
Jun 21 2012
4.0
Jun 21 2012
4.0
Version: null
Greatpix
Greatpix
Jun 19 2012
1.5
Jun 19 2012
1.5
Version: null
wsrowatt
wsrowatt
Jun 19 2012
5.0
Jun 19 2012
5.0
Version: null
Macstyler
Macstyler
Jun 15 2012
5.0
Jun 15 2012
5.0
Version: null
pednoipnon
pednoipnon
Jun 15 2012
1.5
Jun 15 2012
1.5
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mcpope
mcpope
Jun 14 2012
2.0
Jun 14 2012
2.0
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Thomasvdk
Thomasvdk
Jun 13 2012
5.0
Jun 13 2012
5.0
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Mistert2
Mistert2
Jun 13 2012
3.0
Jun 13 2012
3.0
Version: null
DannyStaple
DannyStaple
Jun 12 2012
4.5
Jun 12 2012
4.5
Version: null
sixoclockish
sixoclockish
Jun 10 2012
5.0
Jun 10 2012
5.0
Version: null
Amp90
Amp90
Jun 8 2012
2.0
Jun 8 2012
2.0
Version: null
anonymous-salmon-6463
Jun 8 2012
5.0
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NinJah
NinJah
Jun 7 2012
5.0
Jun 7 2012
5.0
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jaumeb
jaumeb
Jun 7 2012
5.0
Jun 7 2012
5.0
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Ibigmac
Ibigmac
Jun 7 2012
1.5
Jun 7 2012
1.5
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geraldine-ms
geraldine-ms
Jun 7 2012
4.0
Jun 7 2012
4.0
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Aaronmfraser
Aaronmfraser
Jun 7 2012
5.0
Jun 7 2012
5.0
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dpkonofa
dpkonofa
Jun 7 2012
1.0
Jun 7 2012
1.0
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Angelo-Bernardi
Angelo-Bernardi
Jun 6 2012
0.5
Jun 6 2012
0.5
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jcjanssen
jcjanssen
Jun 6 2012
3.5
Jun 6 2012
3.5
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Kripton
Kripton
Jun 6 2012
5.0
Jun 6 2012
5.0
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sw2015
sw2015
Jun 6 2012
2.5
Jun 6 2012
2.5
Version: null
Kwinner
Kwinner
Apr 22 2012
2.5
Apr 22 2012
2.5
Version: null
Chadwickhill
Chadwickhill
Jan 4 2012
4.5
Jan 4 2012
4.5
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Kalashnikov
Kalashnikov
Dec 14 2011
5.0
Dec 14 2011
5.0
Version: null
ivaren
ivaren
Dec 2 2011
5.0
Dec 2 2011
5.0
Version: null
thejoeygay
thejoeygay
Aug 15 2011
3.0
Aug 15 2011
3.0
Version: null
Fariborz
Fariborz
Nov 10 2009
5.0
Nov 10 2009
5.0
Version: null