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. Stephen and David have tried just about all of them for this episode. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:  TextExpander: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox: Stop drowning in email! Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.  Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback 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 â€“ Window Management Mission Control Plus Swish Rectangle Rectangle Pro Divvy VEEER MosaicNot 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. Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky David's Sample Shortcut Bunch

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705: macOS Window Management

Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users, one geek at a time since 2009. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.

This is hands down my favorite podcast! The structure of the show is great. They tend to start with a more basic information about the topic and then build into more advanced content through the showe. This has been a great way for me to learn more and more about the Apple products I love. The content is relevant and presented in a very approachable way so you can see how to get the most from your Apple products in your everyday personal and professional life. Whether you love Apple products, want to learn about great tool to help you be more productive or just want to learn how other people approach their work this is a great podcast for you to subscribe to.

Great podcast for novice Apple lovers to Apple power users!

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A classic show that keeps getting better!

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