How to Manage New macOS Notifications for Time Doctor Interactive Version

 

This article provides guidance on managing macOS notifications/permissions that the interactive app will require. It outlines changes in macOS that enhance user transparency by showing notifications to them about activities like screen and audio. 


Key Changes in macOS


Notification Alerts

After a successful installation, users will see the following pop-up notifications.

  • New permissions pop-up screen - click Open System Settings, go to Screen & System Audio Recording, and toggle Time Doctor 2 ON.

    timedoctor2 screen recording permission notification

    timedoctor2 screen recording

  • Background items notifications - Informs users about apps or services that are running in the background to help maintain control over system resources and privacy.

    timedoctor2 login item & backgroud app notification

  • Accessibility Permissions Required - Click Open System Settings, go to Accessibility, and toggle Time Doctor 2 ON.

    timedoctor2 privacy & security permission notification

    timedoctor2 accessibility

  • Privacy Notification - MacOS now notifies users whenever an application captures a screenshot of their screen, i.e., if screenshots setting is enabled for the user account.

    timedoctor2 lscreen recording notification

  • Video Continuous feature is enabled - MacOS notifies the users when the application is video recording the screen.

    timedoctor2 screen sharing notification

These alerts are part of Apple’s initiative to increase transparency and give users better control over their data and privacy.


Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.