The latest beta version of Apple's macOS Sequoia has changed the frequency with which users are asked to re-authorize permissions for screen recording apps they may have

Until now, the reauthorization requests have been a bottleneck for users of the macOS Sequoia beta Originally, Apple had users re-authorize any permissions weekly, usually by reminding users with a pop-up The frequency of this pop-up was highly unpopular, and Apple appears to be listening to customer feedback and has limited this pop-up to once per month in the latest beta version of macOS Sequoia

MacRumors reports that this pop-up reminds users that screen recording apps have access to screen and audio App Name] requests direct screen and audio access, bypassing the system's private window picker This allows [app name] to record screen and system audio, including personal and sensitive information that may be visible or audible

A “Allow for one month” option has been added to allow the app to function as it should when the pop-up appears Also, the previous macOS Sequoia Betas required screen recording apps to be re-authorized after restarting the Mac, but that no longer seems to be the case This should make it easier to use apps like Discord and Twitch to show off the best MacBook gaming features

macOS Sequoia was originally announced at Apple's WWDC 2024 presentation and features several major improvements One of the biggest is the eventual inclusion of Apple intelligence alongside ChatGPT integration wherever texting is possible macOS Sequoia will also offer new continuity features including iPhone mirroring

These are the kinds of changes I would like to see in a beta version, showing that the company has taken user concerns and made positive changes for the better However, no matter what form of screen recording you use, you should always exercise caution when using it To make sure your PC or Mac is as safe as possible, it is worth investing in a good VPN as well as some of the best anti-virus software