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Random space switching issue
When I am using Chrome for web development I like to have it open on the same space as where I am using my code editor.
Chrome is currently assigned to a different space than my code editor so ...
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Shortcut to create/remove desktop in Mac OSX 10.8
To switch desktops, one can use < CTRL >-i or < CTRL >-[< left >< right >]. Are there shortcuts to create and remove desktops? If not, how can I make them?
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How to have certain *windows* start in different spaces during start up?
Is there a way to have certain windows of an app open in specific spaces?
Whenever I start up my computer, all my log in items get mashed into one space.
I'm using OSX 10.7.5 Lion
Edit: I would ...
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Push window to beginning, not to the end of stack when I press fullscreen
Is it possible to push window to beginning, not to the end of stack when I press fullscreen?
For example, I have tree windows (or spaces) maximized
When I press "fullscreen" button I want new ...
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OS X Mountain Lion: keyboard shortcut to move current window to another space
In OS X Mountain Lion, is there a way I can assign a keyboard shortcut to move the active window to a specified space (or even the adjacent space if an arbitrary space can't be specified).
Ideally, ...
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How to hide desktop icons on a single desktop
I'm a big fan of multiple desktop spaces on OS X 10.7 (see image).
I'm wondering if you can hide desktop icons on just one of the 4 spaces I have setup. Is that possible?
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Mountain Lion spaces erratic behavior
I have been noticed unique behavior between virtual desktops on my Macbook. For example, Mail is in Space 1, my browser in Space 2, and Autocad in Space 3. Seemingly at random intervals, it will ...
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Applescript vs. Spaces in Lion (10.7)
In Snow Leopard (10.6), I had an applescript that toggled iTunes between "maximised on Space 2" and "mini-player on all spaces":
set app_identifier to do shell script "echo 'com.apple.iTunes' | ...
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Is there a desktop pager for Mac OS Lion?
A desktop pager is a little program that sits in the corner or the dock, that allows me to switch desktops with a click, and drag windows between desktops.
Something like KDE had with kpager:
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Launchpad as a Space on Mountain Lion
I was wondering if it's possible to make Launchpad a space?
Just like how you can get the Dashboard to show as a space (System Preferences -> Mission Control -> Show Dashboard as a Space).
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Cycling through Spaces?
Is there a way that when you cycle through the last Space, it cycles you back to the first one?
And, if you cycle backwards and get to the first space, have it cycle back to the last?
Right now, it ...
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Control arrow key to jump to the next word
I have OS X 10.6.8 and I run MS Word:Mac 2011. I programmed the keyboard to allow me to jump from word to word in a document by hitting Control + Arrow key. This makes word processing much faster. ...
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Preserve the desktop where an application's window was placed, after a system restart
As the image below shows, I've a few applications which I keep open on my main desktop and I've another space/Desktop for applications like Twitter for Mac, Stickies, etc.
Now, the problem is that ...
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OS X Lion multiple Spaces annoyance
I like to set my desktops a certain way for work.
I noticed that when I command-tab around my Spaces, it seems to switch around the order of desktops when I access with ctrl+arrow.
This is really ...
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Prevent OS X from changing Spaces after quitting an App?
After quitting an application, the previous app that I was interacting with is automatically selected. If I was working in Terminal, switched to Chrome, and then decided to quit Chrome, Terminal ...
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Is it possible to move all windows from one space to the other?
Is there a way to move all the windows found in one space into another without having to move them one by one?
(This feature was available in Snow Leopard)
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How can I create keyboard shortcuts to move to previous / next full-screen app?
I'm trying to add keyboard shortcut to move to prev/next full-screen app.
I'm now @ Keyboard > 'Keyboard shortcuts', there is no options under 'Mission Control'. And I have no idea of what to add in ...
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How can I rename desktops in Mission Control?
The default new desktop space is named 'Desktop 1'. If you create a new one, it is named 'Desktop 2'. Is there a way to change those default names to something more meaningful?
Additionally, it looks ...
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How can I disable animation when switching desktops in Lion?
I would very much like to disable the sliding animation that occurs when switching desktops via ctrl+→/← or ctrl+[number] in Lion. This was previously accomplished in previous versions ...
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OSX: Affix window to not move on spaces switch
Is there an option, or external program that anyone knows of that would allow me to set window to always stay in the same position on every one of my 4 spaces / not move when I switch.
Like I want ...
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Only show active windows in the current space in Mac OSX when pressing CMD-Tab
I'm new to Mac and have the following wish:
I would like to have one instance of an application (app1) on space1 and another application (app2) on space2. When I pres press CMD-Tab I see every open ...
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Count the number of open windows
Is there a tool to count the number of windows I have open, including on all Spaces?
I am curious and too lazy to do it manually. :)
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Issue with floating windows and Spaces
This problem has been bothering me since I switch to Snow Leopard. When I use applications that have some floating windows (Maya 2011, Adobe After Effects), Spaces seems to bring the floating windows ...
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Terminal window as its own app
During my work day as a software developer, I frequently have multiple Terminal windows open, each dedicated to a specific purpose and directory. I switch between them on a regular basis.
I'd like to ...
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Why doesn't the Mac App Store Twitter app (v. 2.0.2) work well with Spaces?
It's something that drives me crazy. The current version (2.0.2) of the official Twitter app for Mac OS X doesn't behave well with Spaces. It moves from space to space when I select another ...
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Restricting Command+tab options to only apps that are in the current space
By default, pressing ⌘+tab will display a list of all open applications. I would like that list to only include applications in the current space, or at least give priority to applications with ...
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In OS X, I want to change to a non-standard keyboard shortcut for switching spaces
In System Preferences > Expose and Spaces > Spaces Tab > to switch between spaces, there is a drop down list that allows you to select a modifier key and the arrows. The arrows are so far away from ...
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Spaces makes dialogs disappear
I'll be working in a space, and then something starts bouncing in the dock (like Mail), so I switch to that space, and I see a dialog for a split second, but then it disappears. I try moving the main ...
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Why does spaces keep capturing keyboard input some times after switching spaces?
I'm running snow leopard on a fairly new macbook pro 13" (september 2010).
Sometimes the black visualization showing the available spaces and the space I'm currently on doesn't disappear when I have ...
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Open new terminal window in current space, regardless of other open terminals in other spaces
When using Spaces on Mac OS X trying to open a new terminal instance results in focus being pulled to whatever space has the most recently accessed terminal window. With Finder I can click on the ...
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2answers
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How to move a window to another space without using the mouse?
I use spaces for having multiple desktops, but often need to move a program from one space to another.
I am aware of the various ways to do that with a mouse:
Click window drag to edge
F8 to show ...
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How can I stop OS X from switching Spaces when the mouse cursor is at the edge of the screen?
Mac OS X Spaces change when I hold the mouse at the edge of the screen. Is there an application or 'defaults' command to disable this?
Warp looks like it might help, but hasn't changed the behavior ...
