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Locks, agents & walking away
Practical guides on keeping your Mac safe while your screen — and your AI agents — stay visible.
September 22, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Lock Your Mac Keyboard but Keep the Screen On (2026)
macOS has no built-in way to block input while the display stays awake. Here are every workaround — and the one-click way to lock keyboard, mouse and apps with the screen still visible.
September 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Can You Leave Claude Code Running While Away From Your Mac?
Long agent runs shouldn't force a choice between watching progress and locking your machine. How to keep Claude Code visible and working while every input stays locked.
September 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Keyboard Cleaning Mode on Mac: KeyboardCleanTool vs CleanMode vs VibeLock
Three ways to disable your Mac's keyboard and trackpad for cleaning — what each tool locks, what it costs, and which one doubles as a real walk-away lock.
September 22, 2026 · 7 min read
The Unlocked Laptop Problem: Vibe Coding's Biggest Security Hole
Agents run for 20+ minutes while you get coffee — and anyone at your desk owns your shell, your repos and your prompts. A practical threat model for the agentic era, and how to close it.
September 22, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Keep a Video Playing on Your Mac While It's Locked
The macOS lock screen kills your display. Here's how to leave a video, live demo or dashboard visible on screen while keyboard, mouse and every other app stay locked.