☑️ How to activate and use Stage Manager on Mac
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Stage Manager is one of the main features of macOS Ventura, which debuted at WWDC 2022. Stage Manager enables a separate dock on the left side to efficiently manage applications. Unlike Stage Manager on iPad, Apple has not limited the plug-in to M1 or higher Macs. Stage Manager is also available for MacBook models with an Intel processor. Here's how you can enable and use Stage Manager on your Mac.
Apple already offers Mission Control to manage application windows on the Mac. Stage Manager goes further with a better implementation. Stage Manager stacks them in the left pane if multiple application windows are open. You can also group apps and open them with a single click. Sounds interesting, right? Let's activate and check Stage Manager in action on Mac.
Update your Mac to macOS Ventura
Stage Manager is part of the macOS Ventura update on Mac. If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, you won't see Stage Manager on your Mac.
At the time of writing, macOS Ventura is available in public beta. If you want to try new features in macOS Ventura, including Stage Manager, you must join the public beta program and continue at your own risk. Expect bugs and incompatibility for your frequently used apps.
When Apple releases stable macOS Ventura, you can install it by following the steps below.
Step 1: Select the Apple icon in the upper left corner.
Step 2: Open 'System Preferences'.
Step 3: Select 'Software Update'.
Step 4: Download and install the macOS Ventura (13.0) update on your Mac.
Activate Stage Manager on Mac
Although Stage Manager is part of macOS Ventura, the feature will not be enabled by the system by default. You will need to toggle the Stage Manager from the Mac Control Center.
Step 1: Open Mac Control Center in the upper right corner of the menu bar.
Step 2: Click on the 'Stage Manager' tile to activate it.
Your Mac will arrange all open application windows in the left pane for easy access. At a time, you can only see four recently used apps from the scene manager.
Characteristics of the manager
Stage Manager is another take on multitasking on the Mac and seamlessly integrates with Mission Control.
- Stage Manager takes up a good chunk of your Mac's screen Settings helps you focus on the app you're working with without going full screen. Stage Manager will keep the app central, at an easy-to-use size.
- Stage Manager also offers one-click desktop access. You no longer need to minimize the application to access files and folders on the desktop. Click on the desktop to return to it.
- Apple has integrated Stage Manager into Mission Control. If you want to see all open apps simultaneously, you can call up Mission Control and check all apps in action.
- You don't always have to be limited to a small application window in Stage Manager. If you prefer, you can switch between traditional application windows and the Stage Manager.
- You can check for updated information in the app, such as a new Slack message or an email from the Stage Manager.
Group apps in Stage Manager
You can group apps in Stage Manager if you need to work with multiple apps simultaneously. Drag and drop the app window from the left vertical side, open apps from the Dock, and create a set of apps you frequently use.
This is very useful when you frequently work with a specific set of applications at the same time. For example, you can create a group for photo apps, productivity apps, and even browser windows. You can select group apps in Stage Manager and open all apps with one click. You don't need to minimize current apps and open other apps one by one.
Hide recent apps from Stage Manager
Stage Manager makes the most sense for Mac users with an external display. You might not prefer Stage Manager to take up a lot of space on your left screen. Luckily, Apple provides a way to hide recent apps from Stage Manager.
Step 1: Open the Control Center and keep pressing the Stage Manager icon.
Step 2: Select "Hide recent apps".
After that, you will need to hover your mouse pointer to the left side of your Mac screen to check all recent apps in action.
Enjoy superior multitasking on Mac
While Stage Manager is a welcome addition on the Mac, we'd prefer true multitasking with better window management to keep more apps open at once. How do you plan to use Stage Manager on Mac? Or is it something you don't see useful in your workflow? Share your opinion in the comments below.
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