freeverse.com— "Let's limit our attention to one application--any application--at any time"Because Mac's desktops can be very distracting, this application is a lifesaver for anyone who really needs to get work done with no distractions.
Feb 6, 2007View in Crawl 4
I cannot see why a mac user would need this application.For anyone saying "I need XYZ application fullscreen because I am a designer/clown/video editor etc"...who's stopping you? I am a designer, and fully capable of using my screen from edge to edge if needed. And I understand entirely the need to eliminate clutter and keep the desktop distraction free. I (and many designers) use a flat medium gray desktop background; and I hide or quit any apps I really don't need open. As far as having multiple windows open on one screen at once, not only is it necessary to have more than one application/window open at once but I keep my itunes controller in the corner of my screen at all times.Between Command-tab, expose, hot corners, and the dock...what in the world else could be done to make it easier to be productive? Oh, I know...get some freaking self-discipline and get back to work. Don't waste time on digg (no offense, I mean--I'm at work now too!) just so you can waste time downloading and installing this app, just so you can waste time clicking around from one app to this middleman to another app. Pointless and lame. As someone said above: this would be a step backward.It would be like being 30, grown up and on your own, and finding that you aren't always responsible with your time & money. So someone (this program) suggests you start always asking your parents for permission before you do anything: "You'll save money! You'll use your time better! It'll be awesome!" Personally, I'd prefer taking a long look in the mirror, figuring out the most responsible and productive thing to do, and then exercising the discipline to do it. Why involve a middleman? It's a step backward. Your computer does what you ask it to...it doesn't just open 30 windows, put on a movie, open up digg, and start trying to distract you. If you think you need this app, grow up. And get back to work.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
I'm sorry, I like to focus on my work, as I complete it. It helps to not have to resize a window manually, or load additional software. And if I need a media player to run in the background, I can minimize it to my taskbar. I am also currently typing this on someone else's iMac, as I am bored due to the lack of fun things to do on one. Yes, I know Steam is available now.
"a true maximize for any application window."Because its s**t and counter productive. OSX is for multitasking not looking at that one excel sheet which is basically your life
One very obvious reason why someone would want to do this would be to setup a kiosk where users are locked into one app. hiding everything else is one step of that process...
Kind of tired of commentors going to a post and instead of being productive and helping to answer a topic they just respond with "duhh...why do u want to do that?". Obviously there's a reason why someone wants to do something in the first place. if you do not have a suggestion then save our eyes and do not comment back with useless criticism.
STUPID. Just downloaded it, and all it does is turn everything that is not the window you are using turn black. What is the point of that? I am looking for an application to take up the FULL SIZE of the screen. In chrome or firefox, this is easily done with the arrow in the corner, but it is impossible to do this in Sketchup and several other programs. Misleading title, fullscreen means fullscreen, not turn everything dark. I love my mac but it shouldn't be this hard to make any program fullscreen.
mikeliemanFeb 6, 2007
Just get Ratpoison, a real window manager.
chembro303Feb 6, 2007
I cannot see why a mac user would need this application.For anyone saying "I need XYZ application fullscreen because I am a designer/clown/video editor etc"...who's stopping you? I am a designer, and fully capable of using my screen from edge to edge if needed. And I understand entirely the need to eliminate clutter and keep the desktop distraction free. I (and many designers) use a flat medium gray desktop background; and I hide or quit any apps I really don't need open. As far as having multiple windows open on one screen at once, not only is it necessary to have more than one application/window open at once but I keep my itunes controller in the corner of my screen at all times.Between Command-tab, expose, hot corners, and the dock...what in the world else could be done to make it easier to be productive? Oh, I know...get some freaking self-discipline and get back to work. Don't waste time on digg (no offense, I mean--I'm at work now too!) just so you can waste time downloading and installing this app, just so you can waste time clicking around from one app to this middleman to another app. Pointless and lame. As someone said above: this would be a step backward.It would be like being 30, grown up and on your own, and finding that you aren't always responsible with your time & money. So someone (this program) suggests you start always asking your parents for permission before you do anything: "You'll save money! You'll use your time better! It'll be awesome!" Personally, I'd prefer taking a long look in the mirror, figuring out the most responsible and productive thing to do, and then exercising the discipline to do it. Why involve a middleman? It's a step backward. Your computer does what you ask it to...it doesn't just open 30 windows, put on a movie, open up digg, and start trying to distract you. If you think you need this app, grow up. And get back to work.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
05141022Sep 14, 2010
I'm sorry, I like to focus on my work, as I complete it. It helps to not have to resize a window manually, or load additional software. And if I need a media player to run in the background, I can minimize it to my taskbar. I am also currently typing this on someone else's iMac, as I am bored due to the lack of fun things to do on one. Yes, I know Steam is available now.
fallenone05Feb 7, 2007
and buy the beautiful women with the left over money
slpinginsomniacFeb 7, 2007
Desktop manager<a class="user" href="http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/12682">http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/12682</a>
Closed AccountFeb 7, 2007
They're not distracting at all... unless your some sort of moron who can't block out the most simple of details
Closed AccountFeb 7, 2007
"a true maximize for any application window."Because its s**t and counter productive. OSX is for multitasking not looking at that one excel sheet which is basically your life
zetsurinFeb 7, 2007
Ok, finally deciphered the weird prose "Look around your screen right now. It's okay, we'll wait." and it looks like it's what I am after!
Closed AccountFeb 7, 2007
well the app is pretty cool but youre an attention whore for misleading fellow diggers with completely wrong titles.... oh yeah and youre an idiot too
leechNov 20, 2008
thanks, very useful.
Closed AccountFeb 24, 2009
agreed: great tip! thanks.
techservJun 12, 2011
One very obvious reason why someone would want to do this would be to setup a kiosk where users are locked into one app. hiding everything else is one step of that process...
Kind of tired of commentors going to a post and instead of being productive and helping to answer a topic they just respond with "duhh...why do u want to do that?". Obviously there's a reason why someone wants to do something in the first place. if you do not have a suggestion then save our eyes and do not comment back with useless criticism.
josh0829Dec 2, 2011
STUPID. Just downloaded it, and all it does is turn everything that is not the window you are using turn black. What is the point of that? I am looking for an application to take up the FULL SIZE of the screen. In chrome or firefox, this is easily done with the arrow in the corner, but it is impossible to do this in Sketchup and several other programs. Misleading title, fullscreen means fullscreen, not turn everything dark. I love my mac but it shouldn't be this hard to make any program fullscreen.