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Reset macOS Local Network Permissions
What is the Local Network permission? The Local Network permission is a part of macOS’ Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework. The mechanism restricts application access to sensitive resources without the user’s consent. Examples of other items TCC restricts include the ability to access user Desktop files, webcam and microphone access, and photo library access.
November 29, 2025
Leaving PaperMC and Minecraft Dev
On this day, 7 years ago, I co-founded what would eventually become PaperMC. The other co-founder, gsand, left many years ago now – though he does still drop in on occasion. Never in my wildest dreams did I think PaperMC would grow into what it is today. At the time, we were just looking for a place to tinker around and poke at the server, not form a community that would rival its upstream.
June 22, 2021