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macOS users get tool to auto-dismiss network discovery prompts

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A user has developed a tool to automatically dismiss the macOS prompt asking for permission to discover devices on local networks. This persistent notification can interrupt user workflows, and there is no built-in system setting to disable it globally. The solution is available as open-source on GitHub. AI

RANK_REASON User-developed tool to address a common software annoyance.

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macOS users get tool to auto-dismiss network discovery prompts

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Show HN: Auto Dismiss Mac OS "Allow <app> to find devices on local networks?" This popup has been a constant gripe of mine for years. I almost NEVER want to all

    Show HN: Auto Dismiss Mac OS "Allow <app> to find devices on local networks?" This popup has been a constant gripe of mine for years. I almost NEVER want to allow this permission and there is no system setting to disable it globally and prevent the popup from interrupting your ty…

    LINKS github.com/…/dontallow

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