I really dig sizeup. It is applescriptable too which can make for some nice automation.
Best, Rob On Jul 19, 2012, at 9:33 AM, Marvin Humphrey wrote: > On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 8:59 AM, Etienne de Bruin <[email protected]> wrote: >> What do you guys use for restoring windows when plugging and unplugging from >> an external monitor? I am constantly having to adjust window positions and >> sizes when going to and fro'. >> >> Haven't seemed to find the perfect tool for that yet. (Display Maid doesn't >> seem to do the job or I am just not getting it). > > Spaces helps. I have the following setup: > > Space 1: Terminal > Space 2: Editor (MacVim) > Space 3: All web browsers > All: All email, chat and IRC > > The screen of my 17" MacBook Pro always serves as my primary workspace, and I > always view my terminal, editor and browser windows on it. Therefore those > never need adjusting when I plug or unplug an external monitor. > > When I have access to an external monitor, I offload mail, chat and IRC onto > it, so they no longer clutter my desktop background. Of course that means > that those windows need to be adjusted when I unplug, but it's a manageable > compromise. > > Personally, I only use an auxiliary monitor when I'm at my desk at work. I > don't like being at a desk -- my preferred environments are couches, cafes, > and the great outdoors. The discontinuation of the 17" MBP has made me sad > because my beautiful mobile office is going to get more a lot more cramped > when I replace this machine. Nevertheless, I intend to maintain the same > basic virtual workspace when I have to downgrade to a new laptop. > > HTH, > > Marvin Humphrey > > -- > SD Ruby mailing list > [email protected] > http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby -- SD Ruby mailing list [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby
