Hide Running Applications on Mac: Guide – Guide
Exposé is the fastest, most efficient and entertaining way to hide windows on a Mac. It’s so much better than the traditional methods of holding down the Option key that you’ll be able to tell your grandkids about it one day. Despite this, software companies still keep all the old techniques around for those who prefer them.
Hide your entire workspace
Hidden makes it easy to hide your entire desktop with just a few clicks. To do so, open the Preferences panel when you first launch the application. In the left sidebar, make sure that single application mode is disabled - this will ensure that all running applications are hidden.
For a quicker way to hide windows, set a keyboard shortcut in Hides’ preferences. Select “Hide all apps,” click “Save shortcut,” and assign the desired key combination.
With a single click, you can make all your windows disappear from the desktop. Just go to the menu bar and select “Hide” or use the keyboard shortcut.
Hide individual subscriptions
To conceal a single app on your Mac, go to the Hides menu bar option and select the single application mode.
Single Application Mode enables you to focus on one app at a time, with all other apps hidden. When enabled, if you try to open an additional app while one is already open, the new app will appear and the previous one will be minimized.
Hides is a useful tool for those seeking laser-like focus on a single application, without the clutter of other programs on their desktop. It also offers users the option to activate single app mode with a keyboard shortcut for quick access.
For those seeking extra security on their Mac, our guide provides a step-by-step approach to hiding and password protecting files and folders.
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