Mon Sep 23 22:34:00 UTC 2024: ## Apple’s New Screen Recording Permission Reminders Spark User Frustration, Third-Party App Offers Solution

Apple’s upcoming macOS Sequoia operating system is introducing new security measures, including a feature that requires users to reauthorize permissions for screen recording apps on a regular basis. While intended to enhance privacy, this change has met with resistance from some Mac app users who find the constant reminders disruptive.

During the beta testing phase, these reminders initially appeared weekly but were later adjusted to monthly. For users who prefer to avoid these reminders altogether, a paid third-party app called Amnesia offers a solution. This app modifies the system files responsible for screen capture access, effectively disabling the reminders.

Those comfortable with command line tools can also manually disable the reminders using instructions provided by developer Jeff Johnson. However, both Amnesia and the command-line method require users to disable reminders on a per-app basis.

Amnesia currently supports macOS Sequoia 15 but is not yet compatible with the newer 15.1 beta. An update is expected later today to address this compatibility issue.

This move by Apple highlights the ongoing tension between security and user convenience. While the new screen recording permission system is meant to safeguard user privacy, it has inadvertently caused frustration for some users who simply want to use their apps without being interrupted by frequent reminders.

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