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Witnessed the installation of these 6 Windows features on macOS, instigating a life-altering impact.

Experiencing the allure of a MacBook may be tempting, but for ardent Windows devotees, the absence of certain standout features might be a letdown. Here's a guide on augmenting Windows functionalities within a Mac.

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Spurning a MacBook's allure may be second nature for windows enthusiasts, but you could be...
Spurning a MacBook's allure may be second nature for windows enthusiasts, but you could be overlooking some tantalizing features. Learn how to integrate Windows with Mac perks instead.

Witnessed the installation of these 6 Windows features on macOS, instigating a life-altering impact.

Craving a taste of Windows in your Apple paradise? here's a roundup of six killer apps that'll bring your Macbook on par with your Windows laptop.

  1. Tiling Desktops with Rectangle

Microsoft's slick window tiling features reached Windows 7, advancing further with Snap Assist in Windows 10. Apple, it seems, was slow to follow - finally offering tiling functionalities in macOS nine years later. If you find macOS's built-in tiling features inadequate, Cart according to your preferences with Rectangle. This fabulous free app offers a plethora of window layouts, each with a customizable keyboard shortcut, making arranging your apps a breeze!

  1. Speedier Window Switching with Application Switcher

MacOS's Command + Tab shortcut cycling through open apps can be frustrating. It doesn't switch between open windows. The AltTab app simplifies window-switching, providing a Windows-like experience by showing all open windows, complete with previews, when the shortcut keys are pressed. Just like our dear friend Rectangle, this app is also open-source.

  1. MacBook Clipboard History with Planck

MacOS users have to resort to Apple Notes for multi-item copying. But fear not, dear Windows refugees! The Planck app saves up to 100 copied items, allowing you to past them later. With optional online synchronization, your clipboard history spans across multiple MacBooks, and, dearest curiosity, even Windows or Linux PCs! If privacy is a concern, simply opt out of creating an account to use this free app locally.

  1. Ditch the macOS Dock with uBar 4

Apple's sleek dock might give you a sense of style, but for unequivocal functionality, consider swapping it out with uBar 4. This taskbar offers an intuitive interface reminiscent of Windows Vista, giving you a glimpse of all your open apps at a glance. With pay-once pricing of $30, you say goodbye to the uncooperative original macOS dock without shedding a tear!

  1. File Management with ForkLift 4

macOS's Spotlight search makes life a whole lot easier, but Apple's File Finder leaves much to be desired. On its own, it offers a messy, poorly managed file system, where icons scatter like leaves in the wind. ForkLift 4 is a breath of fresh air, offering a neat, grid-based interface for easy file organization. Plus, ForkLift's intuitive keyboard shortcuts make it a breeze to master!

  1. Sound Control 3

Missing the ability to regulate the volume of each application on macOS? Sound Control 3 offers a simple solution, placing volume sliders for all your running apps right in your menu bar. Say goodbye to the never-ending struggle of juggling background music and app audio levels - Sound Control 3 puts the power back in your hands!

Guess it's time to dive into the world of third-party apps and make macOS that much closer to your preferred operating system!

  1. Although Apple took nine years to match the window tiling features of Windows laptops, an app like Rectangle compensates, providing customizable layouts and keyboard shortcuts.
  2. If you find the Command + Tab shortcut on macOS inadequate for switching between open windows, consider using the open-source AltTab app for a more Windows-like experience.
  3. With Planck, MacBook users can save up to 100 copied items in their clipboard history and synchronize it across multiple devices, even Windows or Linux PCs.
  4. For a more functional alternative to Apple's sleek dock, consider using uBar 4, a taskbar offering an intuitive interface reminiscent of Windows Vista and pay-once pricing of $30.
  5. ForkLift 4 is a file management app that provides a grid-based interface for easy file organization, offering a more manageable solution than Apple's File Finder.
  6. If you miss the ability to control the volume of individual applications on macOS, Sound Control 3 places volume sliders for all running apps in your menu bar.
  7. To bridge your Mac with the Windows world, review these killer apps and discover how storage, display, battery life, processor, GPU, and even the operating system itself can be improved with third-party technology solutions.

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