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[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 35 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

I got a free iMac recently and immediately tried to install some software on it and was told "we don't recognize this so you can't install it". Like excuse me WTF?

[–] Spiralvortexisalie@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You have to hit ctrl on the keyboard while you click to bypass it. Apple Support Article

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 37 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I'm sure there are workarounds. That's besides the point.

If they had said "we don't recommend you install this" that would be completely fine and understandable. But that's not what happened. I wasn't presented with any option to bypass it. I was just told no. I shouldn't have to Google how to do that. It's completely absurd.

Fun fact: it also won't let me turn off Bluetooth. How fucking batshit is that?

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I so often can’t stand e.g. important privacy toggles being hidden deep in settings, dark patterns that obfuscate permitted but unprofitable behavior - so you’d think I’d be with you on this 100%.

And yet…

If they had said "we don't recommend you install this"

, grandma would hit OK without reading it.

For every dollar someone has paid tech support to help them install a desired app from an unidentified developer, I’d bet ten dollars have been saved from others not being able to install some spyware. Maybe that murky little dialogue box is good enough for the lowest common denominators that it outweighs the annoyance for us nerds? (Our small cost being we’re required to Searx once for the solution to learn how to bypass it)

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

grandma would hit OK without reading it.

Then grandma would be responsible.

I don't buy it. Because Apple has lied about this sort of thing time and time again. Giving us bullshit explanations about why they won't let us control "our" devices. "Security", over and over again they use this bullshit to explain away all kinds of self-serving shitfuckery. I'm certain it has far more to do with their 30% app store fees.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

Ohhhhh THAT

Point would stand in that I’d say $1 spent, $10 saved… but a million made by Apple 😉

[–] oo1@kbin.social 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

"It just works"

[–] ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago

This stops users from installing malicious software. You are still able to install the software, even though it isn't recognised. You just need to right click, rather than double click.

[–] Petter1@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

Bought just rightclick the app and choose open there, instead of double-click, then you have a open button in the unsigned code warning window