ScreenFold

ScreenFold is a utility for select MacBook models that automatically mutes audio, pauses media playback, and dims the display when the laptop lid is folded past a user-defined angle. Designed to provide instant privacy and minimize distractions, the tool responds to the physical gesture of tilting the MacBook screen, making it useful in scenarios such as unexpected interruptions or when focusing on conversations.

Key features include smart muting, which either mutes the audio device or pauses any active media, and automatic dimming, which reduces the screen brightness to zero upon folding and restores it when the lid is reopened. Users can configure the specific fold angle that triggers these actions, and a built-in hysteresis mechanism helps prevent repeated toggling near the threshold. Additionally, the tool offers an option to blur the screen or part of it instead of dimming, catering to different privacy preferences.

ScreenFold is a lightweight native application for macOS that runs in the background and can be set to launch automatically at login. It requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and is compatible with MacBook models equipped with a lid angle sensor, specifically all 14-inch and 16-inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models and the MacBook Air M2 (2022) or later.

The software is distributed on a pay-what-you-want basis, with no subscription or account required, allowing users to access it for free if they choose. This approach makes it accessible for a wide range of MacBook users seeking enhanced privacy and focus through intuitive hardware interaction.