Cannot edit Screen Time Limits (adult using own computer)

A while ago I set up Screen Time for myself on my macbook (running Sequoia). Later, I found a better blocker option (Cold Turkey), but every time I try to edit Screen Time, the System Settings app immediately closes. I don't know how to undo what I've done. For now, at 10pm each night all of my apps say I've reached my limit. (Mostly annoying if we're in the middle of watching a movie.) I have of course restarted the Macbook multiple times, without any effect. Please help!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Jan 3, 2026 9:15 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2026 11:32 AM

Sounds like the Cold Turkey app is also blocking Settings and that is preventing you from making any changes. It is one of the "features" of that app. Try uninstalling the Cold Turkey app, then turning off Screen Time.

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Jan 3, 2026 12:01 PM in response to toodaloo7

toodaloo7 wrote:

I can't turn off Screen Time either, because every time I click on Screen Time on System Settings, the System Settings app closes.


I found a better blocker option (Cold Turkey),


Missed that part as being a third party app./ never heard of it— does not sound better.


For your third party app—if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates/Uninstall


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further—


 SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

third party system modifications are disabled temporarily.


Login and test. Reboot  as normal and test.  Caches get rebuilt automatically.



Jan 3, 2026 9:27 AM in response to toodaloo7

toodaloo7 wrote:

Cannot edit Screen Time Limits (adult using own computer)

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.7


Then I would turn it off.

System Settings > Screen Time > Turn Off Screen Time


Your current Sequoia is 15.7.3

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