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Mac Power Users

714: Catching up with John Siracusa

Oct 15, 2023
John Siracusa, a veteran Apple technology commentator and co-host of the Accidental Tech Podcast, dives into his personal iPhone practices and window management philosophies. He shares effective troubleshooting techniques and reflects on the intricacies of Mac technology. Siracusa discusses the challenges of balancing tech with family life, while exploring the evolution of gaming and the importance of security through tools like 1Password. His insights into personal growth and managing responsibilities within the fast-paced tech landscape make for a compelling conversation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Front and Center is an app developed by John Saracusa to address the lack of APIs provided by Apple for window management, allowing efficient management of multiple windows and customization based on size, shape, and position.
  • Developing window management apps presents challenges due to Apple's limited and outdated APIs in this area, restricting specific features and functionalities and hindering third-party developers from fully utilizing macOS capabilities.

Deep dives

Front and Center - Managing Windows the Classic Mac Way

Front and Center is an app developed by John Saracusa to maintain his preferred window management style, inspired by the classic Mac OS. It addresses the lack of APIs provided by Apple for window management. The app ensures that when a window is clicked, all windows belonging to that application come to the front. It allows for efficient management of multiple windows and enables users to arrange windows based on their size, shape, and position. Front and Center runs in the menu bar and offers the option to choose the default behavior for window management. John highlights the limitations and challenges faced due to Apple's lack of comprehensive APIs for window management, stressing the need for third-party developers to have more access and control in this area.

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