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Update README.md – easier macos security #2566

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Expand Up @@ -353,12 +353,9 @@ There are packages available in the repository of some Linux distributions:
**Note** that because of macOS security features, you may not be able to open flameshot when installed using brew.
If you see the message `“flameshot” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.` you will need to
follow the steps below:
1. Go to system preferences -> security & privacy;
1. Click on the `General` tab;
1. Click on the lock and authenticate;
1. In the section `Allow apps downloaded from` select the option `App Store and identified developers`;
1. Click on the button `Open Anyway` close to the message `"flameshot" was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer`;
1. Click the `Open` button in the popup.
1. Go to the Applications folder (Finder > Go > Applications, or <kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>Command</kbd>+<kbd>A</kbd>)
1. Right-Click on "flameshot.app" and choose "Open" from the context menu
2. In the dialog click "Open"

After following all those steps above, `flameshot` will open without problems in your Mac.

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