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🖥️ Split Your Screen Like a Pro—No Extra Software Needed
Maximize your screen space and get more done with built-in window snapping tricks you probably didn’t know existed.
🖥️ Split Your Screen Like a Pro—No Extra Software Needed
Juggling multiple windows? Tired of dragging and resizing everything manually?
Your computer already has the tools you need to instantly organize your screen.
This week, we’re unlocking the hidden power of window snapping—no extensions, no downloads, just built-in brilliance.
âś… Tip #1: Use Windows Snap to Instantly Split Your Screen
Windows has a feature called Snap Assist that makes window management painless.
🪟 Here’s how:
Drag a window to the left or right edge of your screen—it will snap to fill half
Or press:
Win + Left Arrow
= snap leftWin + Right Arrow
= snap rightWin + Up/Down
= quarter corner snaps
Want four apps visible at once? You got it.
Also try Win + Z
(Windows 11) to see layout suggestions!
âś… Tip #2: Use macOS Split View for Seamless Multitasking
Mac users—you're not left out.
🍎 Here’s how:
Hover over the green fullscreen button in the top left of any window
Choose “Tile Window to Left/Right of Screen”
Select a second app for the other side
It’s built-in, smooth, and saves serious time when comparing docs, taking notes, or running Zoom + browser side by side.
🧰 Tool of the Week: PowerToys FancyZones (Windows)
Want more control? FancyZones lets you build custom snap layouts across ultra-wide monitors or multiple screens.
🧠Quick Recap
Action | Shortcut / Feature | Benefit |
---|---|---|
Snap Assist (Windows) |
| Fast window arrangement |
Split View (Mac) | Green button hover | Easy side-by-side workflow |
FancyZones | PowerToys utility | Custom multi-window layouts |
Know someone who toggles between 12 windows like it's a sport?
Send them this—they’ll instantly feel like a multitasking master.