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In macOS Sequoia, Apple requires users to regularly reauthorize permissions for screen recording apps, a change that has not been popular with some Mac app users. During the beta testing process, these reminders came up weekly, but later in the beta, Apple changed those reminders to monthly.

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If you're someone who prefers not to get these reminders for screen recording apps at all, you can use the Amnesia app for the Mac to get rid of them. The app basically changes the .plist file for the screen capture app access feature, and it's a pay what you want situation.

Those comfortable with tweaking plists themselves using the Terminal app can follow instructions shared by Jeff Johnson, known for Stop The Madness. Both Amnesia and the command line version of the fix require disabling reminders on an app by app basis, but it's a little more straightforward to do with the Amnesia app.

Note that Amnesia works on macOS Sequoia 15, but there is not yet a version for macOS Sequoia 15.1, so if you're running the beta, you'll need to wait for an update. The update is expected later today.

Article Link: Amnesia App Offers Easy Way to Get Rid of Monthly Access Reminders for Screen Capture Apps
 
genius. although this seems pretty easy for Apple to break in the next OS update, too. hopefully they will tolerate a handful of opinionated users taking matters into their own hands, while the masses still have the default experience.

now can they remove the red recording dot from the corner of the screen, while they’re at it? (anyone know of a good solution for that?)
 
I only use QuickTime Player to do screen recordings. Works like a charm and is completely free. But with the resulting file format as a .mov, I still struggle to share the file via some channels.

Does Sequoia prompt weekly for QuickTime Player, too?
 
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Logout required for the changes to take effect? That seems odd. Isn't there a `source` command equivalent for macOS?
From the blog:
"You'll need to do this for each app, and afterward logout and login again so that the replaydprocess recognizes the new defaults."

Guess you could just try to force quit that process.
 
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genius. although this seems pretty easy for Apple to break in the next OS update, too. hopefully they will tolerate a handful of opinionated users taking matters into their own hands, while the masses still have the default experience.

Probably not, given they removed the shortcut to run unsigned applications.
 
For a few years during my professional working life I held a position with a company that provided different levels of personal protection for A-list celebs, high-ranking company officers, children and relatives of important people, etc. Invariably, they all wanted the best and closest-in protection we offered when they started our services. Also invariably, they pushed back and were very uncomfortable with the loss of their ability to do whatever they wanted, when they wanted - essentially, giving up a certain amount of their personal freedom for a blanket of security. Sometimes, they quit us. Other times, we ended up quitting them.

This is what Apple seems to be doing with every update to hardware and operating systems. Except I didn't hire them and ask for this level of personal protection. Over time, "security and privacy" has moved from the periphery to an ever-present and somewhat obnoxious obstacle that subtly stands in the way of daily use. Will Apple decide to limit that footprint? Or will they go full-tilt invasive - much the way that overzealous heads of IT departments sometimes make work miserable?
 
Protecting users from malicious apps recording the screen without their awareness. But there should be a "power" mode for those of us that are smart enough to manage the machine on our own. 🤗

From my experience those pop ups have the opposite effect for tech noobs, they end up getting annoyed and just click on anything to get rid of it
 
You are all aware that the notifications are due to the app in question is using an outdated API that Apple has told developers to stop using due to security concerns?
Seems somewhat stupid to get rid of a security notification when you should pester the developer to use the correct API.
On the Mac it is perfectly reasonable to expect years if not decades old code are still being run, for all sorts of technical and professional reasons. This monthly check feature is a walled garden approach that helps "users" but left actual workflows as second thoughts. My company for example rely on using Jump Desktop to remote access our Macs which could be rendered useless if the monthly auth request kicks in.
 
When Apple adds features that make a developer’s apps obsolete, it’s called Sherlocking. What’s the opposite… when a developer has to write code to unf**k Apple features?

I think we should say this:

“The Amnesia app Watsoned Apple’s crappy update.”

Watson was complementary in helping Sherlock and providing assistance, so that could fit. Thoughts?

Although “Moriartying” could work to undo things…
 
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The amount of time it takes to write a script, design your workflow, edit the final movie and distribute to interested parties…… and you’re all worried about an extra click?! Hmmm
 
The entire point of this notification is to alert the user of malicious screen recording. If it can be disabled by simply editing a plist file, then the entire feature is pointless. Users will be pestered to maintain permissions for software they explicitly installed, while malicious software will alter the plist file and fly under the radar.

Don’t get me wrong, I hate this “feature” with a burning passion. But if Apple is going to do it, they should do it properly - it should be under SIP.

Insane oversight. I’m really starting to lose faith in Apple’s ability to ship high quality software.
 
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