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rcmd VS Cairo Shell

Compare rcmd VS Cairo Shell and see what are their differences

rcmd logo rcmd

rcmd makes app switching instantaneous!When you have a lot of apps open, finding and switching to them might feel too slow using Command-Tab or the Dock.Hold down the right side |⌘ command| and press the first letter of the app name to focus it.

Cairo Shell logo Cairo Shell

Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows.
  • rcmd Landing page
    Landing page //
    2021-11-22

Put that right Command key to good use

Hold down ⌘ command and press the first letter of the app name to focus apps instantly.

When pressing the key while the app is already focused, you can choose to hide the app or cycle to the next app with the same first letter.

Assign custom keys for your favorite apps

Hold down ⌘ command + ⌥ option and press any letter to assign that letter to the currently focused app.

When an app is in the static list:

  • the assigned key can launch the app when it isn't running
  • the Hide/Cycle setting can be adjusted on a per-app basis.
  • Cairo Shell Landing page
    Landing page //
    2021-09-19

rcmd

$ Details
paid $12.99 / One-off
Platforms
Mac OSX
Release Date
2021 November

rcmd features and specs

  • Instant app switching: Yes
  • Dynamic hotkeys based on app usage: Yes
  • Launch apps when not running: Yes

Cairo Shell features and specs

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rcmd videos

rcmd App Demo

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to rcmd and Cairo Shell)
Productivity
100 100%
0% 0
Image Optimisation
0 0%
100% 100
Mac
100 100%
0% 0
Note Taking
0 0%
100% 100

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Reviews

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rcmd Reviews

  1. Easier and faster to navigate through apps

    Since I managed to get used with this app I can't imagine a day of work without it. Incredible powerful and easy to use / configure.

    👍 Pros:    Increases your productivity
    👎 Cons:    You need a little time to get used with it
  2. A useful productivity tool

    rcmd is something that could potentially turbocharge your productivity. However! you will need to get used to using it.

    My only issue is that I forget about it ¯_(ツ)_/¯

    👍 Pros:    Improves your productivity
    👎 Cons:    It's super easy to forget that it exists

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, rcmd seems to be a lot more popular than Cairo Shell. While we know about 43 links to rcmd, we've tracked only 2 mentions of Cairo Shell. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

rcmd mentions (43)

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Cairo Shell mentions (2)

  • Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system
    Back when I was an edgy teenager I tried every Windows desktop shell replacement available. My favorites were LiteStep and Emerge Desktop. I was there when Cairo Shell first emerged but has never tried a working version since I moved to other OSes before any usable version was out. I am now using Windows for work and I think it’s time to revisit these options. Source: over 1 year ago
  • My first personal server
    Hyper-V Server 2019 gets my vote, with the Cairo Desktop it's a near unbeatable setup. Add the FoD pack, browser of your choice, Windows Admin Center for local management of the entire system including virtualized guests. It's a very robust enterprise grade server that requires NO LICENSE and ends up having a very nice GUI for a core server. Source: over 2 years ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing rcmd and Cairo Shell, you can also consider the following products

Contexts - Switch between application windows effortlessly — with Fast Search, a better Command-Tab, a Sidebar or even a quick gesture. Free trial available.

VirtuaWin - VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista/Win7/Win10). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called 'workspaces').

Charmstone - The quicker switcher launcher for macOS

bug.n - Provide views (i. e. virtual desktops) for showing only those windows, which you need to do your work..

Lacona - Fast, simple, powerful keyboard-driven commands for Mac

WindowBlinds - WindowBlinds is a computer program that allows users to skin the Windows graphical user interface.