Multitask Like a Pro
I’ve heard it said multiple times that Macs are great for content and creativity, but lack what’s necessary to be productive in a business environment. I’ll say it: that’s total BS. I use a Mac daily and have found it far more productive than my Windows PC. One of the most helpful features is its ability to multitask so smoothly.
When I’m at my desk, I have three screens – and in the past when taking my laptop away from my office, I felt limited by just one screen. Thanks to my MacBook Pro’s incredible Retina display, I already feel like I have more room to work. Add Mac’s ability to create multiple desktops, and it’s like I never left my desk. Combine this with my additional monitors, and it actually seems like I have more screens than I need.
Try Multitasking for Yourself
- Swipe up with three – or four – fingers on your trackpad or Magic Mouse.
- You’ll see your various desktops and fullscreen apps at the top of your display, as well as the individual apps you have open on your active display.
- You can select a desktop (at the top of the screen) or an app to switch to it; or, you can easily swap between these spaces by swiping left or right with three or four fingers.
- Drag and drop apps/windows to different desktops to move them, click and drag desktops to rearrange them, or click the “+” icon to add more desktops.
- To close a desktop, hover over it in the tray and select the “x.”
You can even change the background of each individual desktop. You can also drag apps on top of fullscreen apps to create a split view.