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> This is a perfectly reasonable justification for having a foreground application. Except when you start having multiple monitors. Then it's an utter mess, an
by Shacklz 4y ago
> This is a perfectly reasonable justification for having a foreground application.
Except when you start having multiple monitors. Then it's an utter mess, and I have no idea how the Mac-enthusiasts are putting up with it. And as far as I'm aware, most actually kind of don't - the few mac-enthusiasts that I know all use their customized setup that heavily relies on third-party-tools.
- klodolph 4y agoBeen using multiple monitors with macOS for at least a couple decades at this point. I switch back and forth between macOS, Windows, and Linux regularly—so I don’t feel like I’m missing out on experiences from other OSs. My macOS setup is completely stock these days. I don’t see what the problem is, could you elaborate?
- dudewritingcode 4y agoMacOS is built for people that use pointing devices, is not optimized for keyboard usage, it makes no sense for example to show Finder when you alt+tab even if is closed. If you use 2 active apps only and a bunch of background apps (a developer setup) it makes zero sense to show you these in alt+tab. This app is also configurable to decide which apps you show, not to add that will show a screenshot which is way better than an icon. This app, advertised here is godsend for Linux and Windows users that are forced to use macs at work.
- klodolph 4y agoWhat background apps do you have? When I'm developing on macOS, the apps open are, like, Chrome, Terminal, Finder, and some music app.
- wlesieutre 4y agoUsing a couple of virtual desktops and "show all windows" is more efficient for switching between windows than alt-tabbing through a linear list. I can't speak for mouse people, but the trackpad gestures are very good for getting around quickly.