Sometimes a lot of deskop clutter can hide a window (eg, open file, programs, files-explorer, dialogs)
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Rectangle Alternatives
Rectangle is described as 'Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts. Rectangle is a window management app based on Spectacle Wndow Manager, written in Swift (programming language)' and is a very popular Window Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Rectangle for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, KDE Plasma and Google Chrome apps. The best Rectangle alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rectangle are DisplayFusion, BetterTouchTool, AquaSnap and Loop - Window Management.
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Rectangle alternatives are mainly Window Managers, but if you're looking for Workspace Managers or Application Launchers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Windows and Mac + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Rectangle.
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Window management tool enabling creation of custom zones, drag-and-snap, keyboard shortcuts, automated window assignments, layout editor with templates, GPU overlays, multi-monitor layouts, virtual desktop and activity support, plus KCM integration for easy configuration.
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Taekwindow is a simple, lightweight and free Windows program that allows you to move and resize windows by dragging them with the Alt key, similar to many X11 window managers.
Annoyed again because one of your apps is offscreen? Do you have to struggle with keyboard shortcuts, to bring it back or do they not work again? Borderline moves all windows back into the screen bounds.
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Native Windows 11 app that runs truly independent image slideshows on each monitor — own folder, own pacing, own transitions per display.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Window management utility on macOS enabling window snapping, 2- and 3-zone layouts, app rotation, keyboard and trackpad gesture controls, plus overview mode for fast app assignment and switching, offering efficient multitasking in customizable zones.
MacOS Niri and Hyprland inspired tiling window manager that's developer signed and notorized (safe for managed enterprise environments). Aiming for parity and extra innovation.
One macOS hotkey to switch entire project contexts: browser profiles (10 browsers), apps, window layouts, terminal env vars, and Spaces - all restored instantly. Native, unsandboxed, with iCloud sync.
Effortlessly save and open workspaces with a single click. Streamline your workflow, switch between tasks instantly, and regain control of your productivity.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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Save, restore and manage window positions on Windows 10 & 11. Create desktop profiles, auto-detect monitors, snap layouts, and switch workspaces with hotkeys. One-time $9.99 purchase.
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