Apple’s latest operating system, macOS Sequoia, has been out for just about a month, but users are already voicing frustrations over a recurring issue: excessive app permission popups. While these reminders are intended to protect privacy by notifying users about app access rights, the frequency has become overwhelming. Even Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch shared his dissatisfaction on X (formerly Twitter).
A Reddit thread echoed similar complaints, with the original poster stating: “It’s only been a day and I’m feeling completely overloaded by the number of pop-ups in macOS Sequoia. Seriously, it’s starting to feel like using Windows all over again with the constant ‘Are you sure you want to allow application access to your local network? It might be dangerous!’”
Apple is reportedly working on a fix for this annoyance in the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.1 update. This update will use Apple Intelligence to make the popups less intrusive by marking certain apps as ‘trusted.’ However, for those looking for an immediate solution, the newly released app Amnesia allows users to disable these monthly reminders for Screen Capture Access on a per-app basis, with payment based on donations rather than a fixed price.
This is not the first time macOS Sequoia has run into trouble. A significant security bug previously caused issues with multiple security products, including CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender. This bug is also disrupting Mac VPNs like ExpressVPN. Additionally, some users have reported USB connectivity problems, though the issue seems limited in scope.
Given the growing list of bugs, including installation problems, Bluetooth issues, and more, many users are considering holding off on upgrading to macOS Sequoia until these issues are fully addressed—echoing the cautious approach that Windows users have adopted with major OS releases.
