How To Unlock Mac Using Touch ID By Application FingerKey




Apple issued a biometric sensor Touch ID beyond the iPhone, equipping them to iPad Air and iPad mini 2 3. ​​Perhaps, to complete the picture lacks only a fingerprint scanner to computers Mac. That is how they reasoned application developers FingerKey, which allows you to use Touch ID on your phone to unlock your Mac.

In iOS 8 Apple opened an opportunity for developers to create applications with support for Touch ID. Many, fortunately, took advantage of this, not only to create an alternative to password, but also for the realization of truly original ideas. For example, you can now unlock your Mac with the finger to the Touch ID on the iPhone.



Thus, the application FingerKey is now available in the App Store for iPhone 5s, iPhone and iPhone 6 6 Plus - smartphones, which are equipped with Touch ID. The only requirement for the Mac is the presence of Bluetooth LE, and through which the connection is protected by 256-bit encryption AES. To unlock access to Mac, you must run the application itself or open a widget in Notification Center. The display will show the standard offer iPhone touch fingerprint reader, which will unlock the computer without entering the password.

FingerKey supports immediate operation of multiple computers in the future will be available for Windows and Linux, but unlocking will occur without the participation of Touch ID using gestures. In addition, the application will get compatibility with iOS-devices, deprived Touch ID, probably; the developers also use gestures to unlock these gadgets.


Appendix FingerKey is available in App Store for 66 rubles. 

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