Check out SkipLock

My first true tech article of this week and wouldn’t you know it involves mobile security. I have preached and begged everyone that I come into contact with to apply security to your smartphones. This is because our smartphones are now really mobile computing devices and very often they hold sensitive information that cyber criminals just love to get a hold of.

However setting a PIN or PATTERN code on your smartphone can be pain in the – you know what. I can understand this because who wants to constantly have to input these security access codes at home, at work or at other places where he are reasonably secure that your device is safe, especially if you “lose” it there.

 

It is very easy to add any wireless network to SkipLock where you do not want to be bothered by the security code.

This is where “SkipLock” can save the day. I found this app during the holidays and quickly installed it and tested it on my Galaxy Note 3. With this nifty app you can register wireless networks that are comfortable with and the app disables the “screen lock” while connected to the network. Once you leave the area of the network or networks you have registered the screen lock is enables again. With this app you do not need to constantly input the PIN or PATTERN when at home or other places you frequent and are comfortable with.

The app is free for a week and about $4.99 afterward. It is well worth the cost. I believe this is only available for Android devices and you can learn more here.