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Life & fun · October 30, 2013

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Sesame, the wireless Mac lock

Sesame, the wireless Mac lock launched on October 30, 2013 with 43 votes, #45 of 565 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

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In plain words

Sesame is a wireless lock designed for Mac computers. It allows users to automatically lock their Mac when they move away from it and unlock it when they return, using wireless connectivity. The product is intended for Mac owners who want a convenient hands-free security solution that eliminates the need to manually lock their computer each time they step away.

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