It’s faster to start apps using the spotlight shortcut, and type in the first few letters of the app. It’s faster that pressing Cmd + Tab 12 times (depending on the number of apps you have running) to find SublimeText from the list, for example.
When working with non-fullscreen apps like Finder, Photoshop, etc., I know that a swipe to the left is SublimeText two swipes is Spotify, and so on. I write code in fullscreen SublimeText, then swipe to the right, and refresh the browser to see the changes (using Mixture for auto refresh). I run a few apps in fullscreen: SublimeText, Spotify, and Mail.
I wish Apple would’ve released a new Thunderbolt display with the release of the new Mac Pro… On my MacBook Air 13”, I’ve hid my dock, to gain some vertical space for apps (yes, I know I can run apps in fullscreen). Each person is different-you have to try stuff to see if they work for you, and fit your work style. It takes time to learn how to be efficient. An efficient writer will write more in less time, an efficient driver will get better gas mileage, an efficient athlete will train better for a race. It gives me a sense of clarity and makes me productive.
But hear me out now If you’re a designer or developer, you might this list useful. Yep, it’s the post every Mac user has to publish at least once in their lifetime.
