Observed arrival · 2026-09-19
Deskwatch: a theft alarm for your MacBook
A Mac utility that turns a MacBook’s motion sensor into a siren when someone lifts or shoves it.
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- For
- MacBook users working in public spaces
- Worth noticing
- Supports Apple silicon MacBooks on macOS 15 or later, with no account, cloud connection, or external hardware.
Field notes
Deskwatch is designed around a narrow failure scenario: an unattended, open MacBook being lifted from a table. Its stated safeguards include a countdown for the owner, Touch ID or password protection against quitting or disarming, and Shortcut support for actions such as messaging the owner or logging the event. Compatibility is limited to Apple silicon MacBooks on macOS 15 or later, and the computer cannot be protected with its lid closed.
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