Mac App Blocker - Revision History
03/21/2013 Mac App Blocker 2.2 (1481)
Lockdown Mode Option
Added Lockdown option to allow apps to continue to run in the background
Stealth Mode Option
Added Stealth mode option to present either a password dialog or a fake error message
Updated Preferences
Preferences grouped into tabs to simplify user interface
Added Italian and Spanish language
Ciao and Hola
01/22/2013 Mac App Blocker 2.1 (1475)
Intended Action Fix
Clicking a link or document will complete the action after entering password
Registration Fix
Fixed issue with registration after updating to version 2.0
Improved Blocking/Locking of Apps
Improved application blocking and locking process
User selected hotkey combinations
Added option to set user selected hotkeys
Fixed multiple password dialogs
Fixed an issue with multiple password dialogs when launching blocked apps
12/11/2012 Mac App Blocker 2.0.1 (1456)
Minor Update
Fixed issue with Firefox and Thunderbird
12/09/2012 Mac App Blocker 2.0 (1455)
Unified User Interface
Combined all windows and settings into one unified main window
Scheduling Option
Set a schedule day/time to unblock individual or ALL applications
Network Aware Unblocking
Add trusted networks and unblock individual or ALL applications based on connection
Improved Failed Attempts History
Record, store, and manage Failed Attempt history for each application
Lockdown Mode
Put your blocked apps into Temporary Lockdown mode. Lock the app without exiting
Multiple App Additions
Add multiple applications to the Blocked Apps list
New icon and Help
Updated app icon and Help file
8/13/2012 Mac App Blocker 1.6 (1373)
Photo Option
Added option to enable/disable photo taking on failed attempt
Remove Photos
Option to remove all saved photos from failed attempts.
Photo Aspect Ratio
Improved photo aspect ratio for HD iSight cameras.
Prevent multiple instances of Mac App Blocker
Prevent starting Mac App Blocker if it's already running.
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Support
Digitally signed Mac App Blocker with Apple developer ID in support of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
7/8/2012 Mac App Blocker 1.5 (1360)
Integrated Help
Apple style Help system replaced the document style Help
Option to add Terminal, Activity Monitor, and System Preferences to Blocked Apps
Option to add Terminal, Activity Monitor, and System Preferences to Blocked Apps list with one click.
These apps are recommended additions to allow Mac App Blocker to work efficiently.
Stealth Mode added
Stealth Mode hides the Lock icon in the menu bar. Hold command + option + control + press spacebar to toggle stealth mode. Mac App Blocker works exactly the same.
Open Blocked Apps list directly from the menu bar icon
After a failed attempt, the menu bar lock icon will turn red. Clicking it will take you directly to the Blocked Apps list to view the intrusion details.
Prevent Mac App Blocker addition to Blocked Apps list
Prevent adding Mac App Blocker to the Blocked Apps list.
Minor interface modification
Settings renamed to Preferences
Minor UI tweaks
6/21/2012 Mac App Blocker 1.4.1 (1329)
Fixed Registration Issue
Fixed issue with registration process not registering after installing license file.
4/3/2012 Mac App Blocker 1.4 (1323)
Added "Exit Blocked Apps at Startup" Option
Select Exit Blocked Apps at Startup option in the Settings window to exit all blocked apps after a restart or login.
Added Photo Taking of Failed Attempt
When a failed attempt to launch a blocked app is recorded, a photo of the user is now included. Now you will know the date, time, AND the user who tried to access your apps.
1/16/2012 Mac App Blocker 1.3 (1063)
Fixed registration issue
Added Sparkle updater. Now you can keep your Mac App Blocker software up to date with the latest revisions. Simply select "Check for updates" from the Settings window. If updates are available, you'll have the option to install and restart.
Improved user interface by separating the Settings and Blocked Apps windows.
12/16/2011 Mac App Blocker 1.2 (1028)
Fixed registration issue