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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments#705: macOS Window Management
August 13th, 2023 · 89 minutes
Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management tools into macOS, but better solutions can be found in a long list of third-party apps.
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WindowShade - Macintosh Repository
Mac OS X DP3: Trial by Water | Ars Technica
Manage app windows on Mac - Apple Support
Use apps in full screen on Mac - Apple Support
Organize your Mac desktop with Stage Manager - Apple Support
Rising from the Ashes: Stage Manager
Snap your windows - Microsoft Support
How to Use Virtual Desktops on Windows 11
Moom
Lasso
Magnet
BetterSnapTool
Raycast – Window Management
Mission Control Plus
Swish
Rectangle
Rectangle Pro
Divvy
VEEER
Mosaic
Not mentioned on the show, but another one to avoid. Stephen had trouble with it crashing and saying his trial was expired when it wasn't.