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    #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.

    Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky
    David's Sample Shortcut
    Bunch