Observed arrival · 2026-08-25
MacGuard Keeps Watch When You Leave Your MacBook
A local MacBook alarm that detects movement, input, lid changes, and wake events, with optional alerts and private evidence on a paired iPhone.
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Field notes
MacGuard separates the alarm path from the notification path: the Mac sounds locally, while an optional paired iPhone receives reported events and can request evidence. Pairing uses either a QR code or a 10-digit code, then compares a six-digit number on both devices before approval. The page describes two operating modes and says unsupported motion or lid sensors are disabled individually rather than preventing the remaining protections from working.
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