Tool Profile

PanicLock

A small macOS utility that disables Touch ID after lid close so password unlock is required.

Why developers recommend it

Commenters saw it as a real security and privacy workflow, not a gimmick.

Reference ID

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Hacker News Mentions

2026-04-17

People called it a great idea and a 2026 version of a boss key; one comment said it solves the discomfort of typing passwords in public.

Show HN: PanicLock – Close your MacBook lid disable TouchID –> password unlock