docs(macos): note notarized release binaries

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== Remove the Gatekeeper quarantine == Gatekeeper and notarization
The binary is downloaded from the internet and is not notarized by Apple, so on first run Gatekeeper blocks it with a message like _"OliveTin can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."_ Current release binaries are **Developer ID signed and notarized** by Apple. After extract, you should be able to run `./OliveTin` normally.
Clear the quarantine attribute so it will run: If Gatekeeper still blocks an older (unsigned) build, or you see a prompt that Apple cannot check the binary for malicious software, clear the quarantine attribute:
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This option installs OliveTin as a launchd service, so it runs in the background and starts automatically. This is the macOS equivalent of running OliveTin as a Linux systemd service or a xref:install/windows_service.adoc[Windows service]. If you just want to run OliveTin as a regular application, follow the xref:install/macos.adoc[macOS install] instructions instead. This option installs OliveTin as a launchd service, so it runs in the background and starts automatically. This is the macOS equivalent of running OliveTin as a Linux systemd service or a xref:install/windows_service.adoc[Windows service]. If you just want to run OliveTin as a regular application, follow the xref:install/macos.adoc[macOS install] instructions instead.
Before continuing, complete the xref:install/macos.adoc[macOS install] steps (download, extract, and clear the Gatekeeper quarantine) and confirm OliveTin starts correctly by running `./OliveTin`. Before continuing, complete the xref:install/macos.adoc[macOS install] steps (download, extract, and confirm Gatekeeper allows the binary) and confirm OliveTin starts correctly by running `./OliveTin`.
== Choose LaunchAgent or LaunchDaemon == Choose LaunchAgent or LaunchDaemon