Apple’s Gatekeeper Gets Tougher in macOS 15: Convenience Takes a Hit!
Apple’s making macOS Sequoia more secure by eliminating the Control-click shortcut to bypass Gatekeeper. Now, users will need to navigate System Settings to approve external apps, which might annoy seasoned macOS users.
Hot Take:
Apple has decided to play gatekeeper to the Gatekeeper! While this might improve security, it looks like macOS 15 Sequoia is taking the scenic route to app installations. Get ready for more clicks and fewer quick installs, folks!
Key Points:
- Apple is tightening security in macOS 15 Sequoia by making it harder to bypass Gatekeeper.
- Gatekeeper steers users towards downloading vetted apps from the App Store.
- Previously, Control-clicking allowed users to bypass Gatekeeper; now, users must navigate through System Settings.
- The change was not included in the new public beta but was noted by early testers.
- The latest beta of macOS Sequoia includes minor tweaks and a new wallpaper.
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