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> No, I do not want to open system preferences every time I want to launch something. I am a power user. You don't have to. Right click on the icon and select

• cthaeh 6y ago
  That is like 3 steps more than it should be. There should be a global setting to tell apple to fuck off with their security bullshit.
  • envy2 6y ago
    There is: sudo spctl --master-disable Then choose "Anywhere" under "Allow apps from..." in the Security & Privacy preferences. You'll never be bothered again.
• mwfunk 6y ago
  Also, it should be noted that this is only the first time you launch the untrusted app. After that the system considers the app to be trusted and doesn't bug you about it. But self-described power users already know all this stuff, so I'm sure this isn't news to anyone. Self-described power users know everything about everything, or else they wouldn't describe themselves as power users. It's why they're so revered for their humility and lack of obvious cognitive biases throughout the world.