WhichSpace
Rectangle
WhichSpace | Rectangle | |
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0.0 | 8.5 | |
about 2 years ago | 6 days ago | |
Objective-C | Swift | |
MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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WhichSpace
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App LIST!!!
WhichSpace (Free) WhichSpace is a free open-source space checker, have you ever forgotten which space is currently active on macOS (10.11+) and wanted a quick way to tell? Didn't think so... but I did!
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"Named" Spaces shortcuts / Spaces indicators
WhichSpace, the original idea
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Open window icons in menubar
I'm running macOS 12 and I'm looking for something very specifiek. What I'm looking for is a way to get the current open applications of a space/desktop to show up in my menu bar. Why? I use Amethyst (A tiling window manager for macOS) in my daily flow. Sometimes I have 3 apps running on a single space in 'fullscreen' mode meaning that they cover each other. This results in a lot of switching and searching for certain open apps. In other tiling window managers this is handled by an indicator in the menu (showing the open windows of that space). I currently use WhichSpace to show my space ID and Context as a workaround for this issue to show te open apps on a space. For example, on this space I have a finder windows and a firefox window running:
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How to write a simple toolbar app for Mac?
Apparently it already exists: https://github.com/gechr/WhichSpace
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Tool recommendation that shows the workspace number
I found this: https://github.com/gechr/WhichSpace but the issue is it
Rectangle
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Updating My Mac Window Shortcuts Strategy for Optimal Workflow
Rectangle’s installation is incredibly straightforward. Its immediate out-of-the-box functionality was a pleasant surprise. For anyone seeking to reduce the friction of window management on their Mac, Rectangle is a solution I wholeheartedly recommend.
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How I stay (more) focused with ADHD
Tip: I use Rectangle app to set up keyboard shortcuts to resize windows (I only have three shortcuts there: left/right half of the screen and full screen).
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Ideal Monitor Rotation for Programmers
But Raycast also has some functionality in that direction.
[1] - https://rectangleapp.com/
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Little macOS Apps That Make a Big Difference in 2024
Two more little utilities that I cannot live without on Mac:
A tiling window manager like https://rectangleapp.com/
Muzzle, which automatically silences desktop notifs when you're screensharing https://muzzleapp.com/
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Macbook M3 Max new MacOS user
I suggest using Rectangle instead of Magnet; it has the same features but is free. I don't know what other Windows features you want to have.
- Newb: ONE tip you can share that would make my Mac OS experience better?
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Found this on Facebook and I've started questioning my life choices...
I’ve used this app forever. Adds in all the window snapping features.
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Recommend apps for learning Macbook hotkeys and shortcuts coming from a Windows background.
third-party window management apps like Magnet and Rectangle
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MacOS tools to make your life easier
Rectangle Mac - Move and resize windows in macOS using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas, similar to Windows.
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Everything I install and set up on a new MacBook as a web developer
I was a Spectacle user for years, but I recently switched to using Rectangle for window management. Rectangle has a few more options than Spectacle; I’m still getting used to it but I have no strong feelings either way.
What are some alternatives?
Spaceman - A macOS app to view Spaces / Virtual Desktops in the menu bar
Amethyst - Automatic tiling window manager for macOS Ã la xmonad.
spaces-renamer - 💻 Ability to rename desktop spaces on macOS 10.10+
yabai - A tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning
SpaceId - macOS space indicator
alt-tab-macos - Windows alt-tab on macOS
Autoclick - A simple Mac app that simulates mouse clicks
PlayCover - PlayCover is a project that allows you to sideload iOS apps on macOS (currently arm, Intel support will be tested)
linux
iGlance - Free system monitor for OSX and macOS. See all system information at a glance in the menu bar.
i3 - A tiling window manager for X11