703
I love it
(programming.dev)
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
this post was submitted on 28 Jan 2026
703 points (95.1% liked)
Programmer Humor
29083 readers
1205 users here now
Welcome to Programmer Humor!
This is a place where you can post jokes, memes, humor, etc. related to programming!
For sharing awful code theres also Programming Horror.
Rules
- Keep content in english
- No advertisements
- Posts must be related to programming or programmer topics
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
I mean, macOS has a lot of issues but the one hoop needed to run any unsigned app is "right-click app icon, click open".
Sometimes it won't let you even get to that step without going into the settings and finding a secret security notification that it blocked it from opening
Yeah, and in rare instances, you’ll need to take the app/binary out from the quarantine
What version are you running? I just tried on Ventura, worked fine on both a .dmg package and some terminal script, both unsigned, and both would need the settings thing if I simply double clicked to open. You still get a prompt, but you have an “open anyways” option.
I'm on the latest version right now, but can't remember a time I've actually installed something on this version. On at least the previous version I believe I had a mix of annoying and the "open anyways" prompt, and then before that just annoyance. I can't remember exactly what I was installing off the top of my head though, sorry
I guess that is true, yes. I do think it's generally a good thing that they're locking down specific permissions like that though.
Wait, you guys can right click now?
Yeah, shocking you can choose whichever mouse you want and probably have been able to since USB mice became a thing.
I should probably get out more
OMG thanks.
I think I actually knew this at some point but somehow it completely slipped my mind.