Now, Ricci Adams has found a way to virtually stop the nagging for specific apps. (I found out about this from Jeff Johnson’s Desolation of Blog blog).
First things first: Please use your own discretion when trying this. Consider if you’re savvy enough to work with the Terminal, and if you really want to remove the permission reminder for an app.
Apparently, there is a TCC (Transparency, Consent and Control) – protected file that keeps track of when to show the next nag screen for specific screen capturing apps, located at
Using Terminal (which first needs to be granted Full Disk Access in System Settings > Privacy & Security), you can set that date far into the future so you won’t ever see the nag again.
For example, I wanted to make absolutely sure it never bothers me again for my own app ScreenFloat, so I just set it to my retirement date: January 1st, 4321.
With Tameno, you set auto-repeating, “tapping” timers – the perfect companion for repetitive tasks. It’s available for your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV as a universal binary – always ready, wherever you might need it.
Set up an interval between 2 seconds and 20 minutes, and Tameno lets you know each time it elapses (by tapping you, by sound, or by screen flashing), and then re-sets itself to alert you again.
Starting your first interval is as easy as launching the app and selecting Start Tapping.
Note: You can also use the play/pause button on your Apple TV’s remote to start and stop Tameno.
Changing the Interval
Use the + and – buttons at the sides to increase and decrease your interval. Use single clicks on your remote to change it by seconds, click-and-hold to change it by minutes.
Accessing Recently Used Intervals
At the top left, select the back-in-time button to access your recently used intervals.
Settings
At the top right, select the gear button to access Tameno’s settings.
Count to Zero
When enabled, instead of counting a 5 second interval down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (etc), Tameno counts it down as 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (etc).
(Recycling the video for Apple Watch here, but it’s just the same in the Apple TV app)
Audio Feedback
If selected, Tameno plays a “Tick” sound every time your interval elapses.
Visual Feedback
Flashes your screen in the color of your choice with every elapsing interval. For a video of this, please see “Starting Your First Interval“.
That’s a Wrap
That’s all there is to Tameno. It’s a simple app that lets you use auto-repeating timers so you don’t have to count down in your head anymore, freeing your mind for more important things. I hope you like it!
Links and Availability
Tameno is a universal one-time purchase on the App Stores, so a single purchase allows you to use the app on your Apple Watches, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. It costs USD 3.99 / EUR 3,99 / GBP 3.99 and is available in English and German. It requires watchOS 9.4, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, and tvOS 16.6. Complications and Widgets on Apple Watch require watchOS 10. The interactive widget requires macOS 14 and iOS 17.
With Tameno, you set auto-repeating, “tapping” timers – the perfect companion for repetitive tasks. It’s available for your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV as a universal binary – always ready, wherever you might need it.
Set up an interval between 2 seconds and 20 minutes, and Tameno lets you know each time it elapses (by tapping you, by sound, or by screen flashing), and then re-sets itself to alert you again.
Launch Tameno and click on Start Tapping to have Tameno count down repeatedly from the set interval.
Note: Alternatively, you can press the space bar on your keyboard to start and stop intervals.
Changing the Interval
You can easily change the interval with the + and – buttons, by dragging or scrolling, or with your keyboard.
+ and – Buttons
To adjust the interval by seconds, press the + and – buttons on either side.
Drag or Scroll Up and Down, or Left and Right
Just like on Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad, you can click-and-drag to adjust the interval by seconds, or double-click-and-drag to adjust by minutes.
You can also scroll up and down to adjust by seconds, or scroll left and right to adjust by minutes.
Keyboard
Change your interval from your keyboard, using the +, – or arrow keys. With the + and – and up and down arrow keys, you can adjust the interval by seconds. With the left and right arrow keys, you can adjust the interval by minutes.
Accessing Recently Used Intervals
Right-click anywhere to bring up your recently used intervals.
Your recently used intervals are synced across all your devices over iCloud.
Dock Menu
Right-click Tameno in your Dock and you’ll be able to access the recently used intervals from there as well. You can also start and stop counting down from here.
Settings
Access Tameno’s settings by selecting Tameno > Settings… in your menu bar, or by pressing command and comma (⌘ ,).
Count to zero
When enabled, instead of counting a 5 second interval down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (etc), Tameno counts it down as 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (etc).
Badge icon in Dock
To be able to see quickly where in your interval you are right now, you can badge Tameno’s icon in your Dock with it.
Show in menu bar
In that vein, if you want even more readily available visual feedback on where in your interval you are at any given time, you can place it in your menu bar.
Audio Feedback
If selected, Tameno plays a “Tick” sound every time your interval elapses. For a video of this, please see “Starting Your First Interval“.
Visual Feedback
Flashes your screen in the color of your choice with every elapsing interval. For a video of this, please see “Starting Your First Interval“.
Widgets
Widgets give you quick access to Tameno and your favorite and recently used intervals.
Custom Interval Widget
This widget allows you to set an interval on-the-fly and start it right away.
Favorite Interval
Use this widget to have your all-time-favorite interval always at the ready!
Recently Used Intervals
This widget holds most of your recently used intervals, ready to get tappin’.
Siri Shortcuts
Tameno offers you two actions for Siri Shortcuts: Start tapping, and Stop tapping. Neat, isn’t it?
Start Tapping
Allows you to create a shortcut that makes Tameno tap you in the interval of your choice.
Stop Tapping
Consequently, with Stop tapping, you can create a shortcut that stops tapping you right away.
Note: Siri Shortcuts you create will, by default, become available on all devices that support them: your Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad, and Mac.
Up Next
Next time in Part V, I’ll show you all about Tameno on your Apple TV. I hope you’ll join me!
Links and Availability
Tameno is a universal one-time purchase on the App Stores, so a single purchase allows you to use the app on your Apple Watches, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. It costs USD 3.99 / EUR 3,99 / GBP 3.99 and is available in English and German. It requires watchOS 9.4, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, and tvOS 16.6. Complications and Widgets on Apple Watch require watchOS 10. The interactive widget requires macOS 14 and iOS 17.
With Tameno, you set auto-repeating, “tapping” timers – the perfect companion for repetitive tasks. It’s available for your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV as a universal binary – always ready, wherever you might need it.
Set up an interval between 2 seconds and 20 minutes, and Tameno lets you know each time it elapses (by tapping you, by sound, or by screen flashing), and then re-sets itself to alert you again.
On your iPhone and iPad, Tameno can give you visual and audible feedback, with haptic feedback also being available on iPhone. This comes in handy as a stationary reminder on your desk, or on-the-go in your pocket.
It’s just as easy to start Tameno auto-repeating the timer as it is on your Apple Watch. Launch the app and press Start Tapping – off you go.
Note: On iPad, if you have a keyboard attached to it, you can also use the space bar to start and stop.
Changing the Interval
Chances are you need a different interval than the default 5 seconds. Here’s how you can change it.
+ and – Buttons
Tap the + and – buttons at the sides to change the interval one second at a time.
Drag Up and Down, Left and Right
A faster way is to just tap-and-drag onto the interval to change it with a gesture. Tap-and-drag to adjust by seconds, double-tap-and-drag to adjust by minutes.
Keyboard iPad
On iPad, you can also use the + and – keys on your keyboard to adjust the interval by seconds.
Accessing Recently Used Intervals
Your recently used intervals are stored for your convenience. You can get to them by pressing the back-in-time button at the top left.
Recently used intervals are synced across all your devices over iCloud.
Quick Actions
Long-press Tameno’s app icon on your Home screen to get quick access to your most recently used intervals and start the count-down right away.
Settings
Tameno offers you a couple of options to make it your own! Here’s an overview over them.
Count to Zero
When enabled, instead of counting a 5 second interval down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (etc), Tameno counts it down as 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (etc).
Haptic Feedback iPhone
On iPhone, haptic feedback is available, vibrating with each passing interval. Choose between a soft, regular and strong vibration. Secondary feedback vibrates softly for each second that passes. Be advised that this may cause your battery to drain faster, though.
Audio Feedback
If selected, Tameno plays a “Tick” sound every time your interval elapses.
Visual Feedback
Flashes your screen in the color of your choice with every elapsing interval.
Widgets
Tameno offers you the following Widgets on your iPhone and iPad:
Custom Interval
This widget allows you to set an interval on-the-fly and start it right away.
Favorite Interval
Use this widget to have your all-time-favorite interval always at the ready!
Recently Used Intervals
This widget holds most of your recently used intervals, ready to get tappin’.
Lock Screen Widgets
You can have these widgets on your Lock Screen as well. In the screenshot below, I have my favorite interval (10s), and the custom interval widget set up on my Lock Screen.
Siri Shortcuts
Tameno offers you two actions for Siri Shortcuts: Start tapping, and Stop tapping. Neat, isn’t it?
Start Tapping
Allows you to create a shortcut that makes Tameno tap you in the interval of your choice.
Stop Tapping
Consequently, with Stop tapping, you can create a shortcut that stops tapping you right away.
Note: Siri Shortcuts you create will, by default, become available on all devices that support them: your Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad, and Mac.
Up Next
Next time in Part IV, I’ll show you all about Tameno on your Mac. I hope you’ll join me!
Links and Availability
Tameno is a universal one-time purchase on the App Stores, so a single purchase allows you to use the app on your Apple Watches, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. It costs USD 3.99 / EUR 3,99 / GBP 3.99 and is available in English and German. It requires watchOS 9.4, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, and tvOS 16.6. Complications and Widgets on Apple Watch require watchOS 10. The interactive widget requires macOS 14 and iOS 17.
