Use a Bluetooth Phone (or Device) to Lock and Unlock Your Mac When You're Near
Previously mentioned Mac utility Proximity is really handy for performing actions when a Bluetooth connection is made with your Mac and a compatible device. AppleScripter mech14 put together two scripts to use Proximity to lock and unlock your Mac when you're near by, giving you an awesome Ubuntu-like security system. More » ...
Source: Lifehacker - Thursday, 30 June, 2011
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