In iOS, you cannot download apps from third-party sites, you have no choice but to use the App store. As a result, every app is vetted by Apple before submission. The other result is that if someone wants you to run they're program, they have to submit the app directly to Apple. The Mac however is a different animal. We can use Safari to download directly and the system is not directly sandboxed. Take Zoom. To use it on the iPhone, App store, no other way though it might work through Safari. However, there is no Zoom app on the Mac App store. There are some things that will work with Zoom, but if you want the actual program the company provides, you have to go to there website. It’s a safe app to download, but I don’t know if you restrict your downloads if that one would work for instance. My point though is that if you only download apps from people you know, then you don’t have to worry about security measures that may or may not hamper your Mac experience.
> On Jun 14, 2022, at 21:35, Karen Lewellen <[email protected]> wrote: > > Is not that what is meant by trusted developers though? My understanding is > that limiting downloads can protect you from bugs and viruses. > I know nothing about the IOS store, having no iPhone. > > > > On Tue, 14 Jun 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: > >> I think the possible time goes into the hours. As for the app store apps, >> keep in mind that the Mac app store is not like the one for iOS. I suppose >> m1 users might have a bit more flex-ability in this manner with Catalyst, >> but I would not want to limit my app download options for the Mac since most >> will come from third-party sites. >> >>> On Jun 14, 2022, at 20:08, Karen Lewellen <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> hi folks, >>> I may wait to address this, but since my hmemate and I will be addressing >>> the log in password request happening every time a awaken the mac tomorrow, >>> thought I would ask about this. >>> I understand from another, and far more informed apple accessibility team >>> member that I can either turn off the password request, or decide how often >>> I want the request to happen, anyone have an idea how much time is possible? >>> Also, thoughts on the safety of allowing downloads only from the apple >>> store, and trusted developers? >>> Thanks, >>> Kare >>> >>> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: >> [email protected] and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> [email protected] >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/E0FD5B2B-B7D5-41FF-AC91-207977C9312B%40gmail.com. >> >> -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: [email protected] and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/A15ADDB4-2B8C-4AFD-9E89-37C942BBC738%40gmail.com.
