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What is “Unknown is capturing your screen” on Mac?

  • August 11, 2023
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ProTruckDriver
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by: Jamie Cuevas

 

Some Mac users have discovered an alarming message when using macOS Sonoma that says “Unknown is capturing your screen”, appearing in the users menu bar. The “Unknown is capturing your screen” message is not actionable, and typically it appears for a few seconds and then vanishes, making it more concerning.

What’s going on that is causing the “Unknown is capturing your screen” message to appear on the Mac, and what can be done about it? Let’s take a look.

 

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MajorHavoc
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  • August 12, 2023

The article’s headline asks the question “ What is “Unknown is capturing your screen” on Mac?” then basically answers, I don’t know. Seriously? The linked article was basically click bait since they don’t even answer the question THEY asked. IMO, they score a Fail!


russell.harris
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Have I learnt anything or just got more questions?!