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App Groups Organize apps into named groups, each with a custom emoji icon, stored by bundle ID. Pin important groups to the top of the sidebar. Create and delete groups directly from the main panel — no detour into Settings. Default starter groups (Work, Creative, Utilities) appear on first...
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Especially if you recently migrated from Windows, I'm sure you'll like HyperSwitch. It's lag-free, keyboard window switcher. Show all apps with it's windows in one list, like in windows. But I'm not sure it works on arm, my mpb on intel. Source: over 3 years ago
As a millennial, the first thing I do when I get a new Macbook is install Hyperswitch [1] which makes Cmd+Tab cycle through all windows of all applications of the current desktop. The regular OSX workflow seems to be only good for a... - Source: Hacker News / over 4 years ago
I use hyperswitch: https://bahoom.com/hyperswitch Unrelated, I also use Hyperdock, from the same developer, to get the dock into the 21st century. - Source: Hacker News / almost 5 years ago
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Project information. Maintainer: PS Project Management Team. Driver: Compiz Maintainers. Licence: GNU GPL v2, GNU LGPL v2. 1, MIT / X / Expat Licence.
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Group windows from any Mac apps under one strip of tabs. The Groupy equivalent for macOS. 14-day trial, then $39.99 once for up to 3 Macs.
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Switch between application windows effortlessly — with Fast Search, a better Command-Tab, a Sidebar or even a quick gesture. Free trial available.
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