Lack of window snapping is my number one reason I cannot stand MacOS as a working environment. The fact that the only solution is a third party app is infuriating.
You make it sound like a constant pain, I just installed one of the dozens third party apps available and never thought about it again. It’s really not a problem
Well that’s not really an easy option when you don’t own the computer you’re working on. Also again, the fact that the only way to enable the functionality is to pay for a third party app is pretty shitty and a major development oversight (and akin to the fact that IPadOS still to this day does not have a built in calculator because Steve Jobs said “why would anyone need to use a calculator on their iPad when they could use their iPhone?” Over a decade ago.
Apple makes some great products, but also makes some really bad design choices and continues to double down on them.
I’m curious. What workflow do you have that requires window snapping? I’m asking because I have no use for window snapping and I’m trying to understand why people require it.
The biggest use for me, as a Windows user, is multitasking on a single monitor. For example, I can have my code up on one half of my screen, and documentation on the other side. It’s really quick and easy when the windows snap into position.
I’m usually working in multiple applications and being able to quickly arrange them saves a massive amount of time over the course of a work day. I’ve worked extensively in both MacOS and Windows and I just prefer the tools windows gives you.
Rectangle for window snapping is a life saver!
Lack of window snapping is my number one reason I cannot stand MacOS as a working environment. The fact that the only solution is a third party app is infuriating.
You make it sound like a constant pain, I just installed one of the dozens third party apps available and never thought about it again. It’s really not a problem
Well that’s not really an easy option when you don’t own the computer you’re working on. Also again, the fact that the only way to enable the functionality is to pay for a third party app is pretty shitty and a major development oversight (and akin to the fact that IPadOS still to this day does not have a built in calculator because Steve Jobs said “why would anyone need to use a calculator on their iPad when they could use their iPhone?” Over a decade ago.
Apple makes some great products, but also makes some really bad design choices and continues to double down on them.
Rectangle is free…
I’m curious. What workflow do you have that requires window snapping? I’m asking because I have no use for window snapping and I’m trying to understand why people require it.
The biggest use for me, as a Windows user, is multitasking on a single monitor. For example, I can have my code up on one half of my screen, and documentation on the other side. It’s really quick and easy when the windows snap into position.
I don’t recall offhand how to trigger it but you can absolutely do a two app split-screen in MacOS.
I’m usually working in multiple applications and being able to quickly arrange them saves a massive amount of time over the course of a work day. I’ve worked extensively in both MacOS and Windows and I just prefer the tools windows gives you.