Stage Manager is a key feature of macOS Ventura, which debuted at WWDC 2022. Stage Manager provides a separate dock on the left side for efficient app management. Unlike interface organizer on iPad You did not fall short Apple Add-on functionality only on M1 or newer Macs. Stage Manager is available for MXNUMX or later models. MacBook With an Intel processor as well. Here's how to enable and use Stage Manager on your Mac.
Apple already offers Mission Control for managing app windows on your Mac. Stage Manager takes the existing idea even further with better implementation. Stage Manager stacks them together in the left pane if you have multiple app windows open. You can also group apps together and open them with a single click. Sounds interesting, right? Let's enable and check out Stage Manager while working on your Mac.
Update your MAC to MACOS VENTURA
Stage Manager is part of an update. MacOS Ventura on Mac. If you're using macOS Monterey or older version, you won't see Stage Manager on your Mac.
As of this writing, macOS Ventura is in public beta. If you want to try out new macOS Ventura features, including Stage Manager, you must sign up for the public beta program and proceed at your own risk. Expect bugs and incompatibilities with frequently used applications.
When Apple releases the stable macOS Ventura, you can install it by following the steps below.
Step 1: Locate Apple icon in the upper left corner.
Step 2: Open "System Preferences".
Step 3:Specify “Software update.”
Step 4: Download and install the update. macOS Ventura (13.0) on your Mac.
Enable Interface Organizer on MAC
Although the Stage Manager is part of macOS Ventura, the system won't enable the feature by default. You'll need to toggle the Stage Manager from your Mac's Control Center.
Step 1: Open Mac Control Center From the top right corner of the menu bar.
Step 2: Click square “Stage Manager” to enable it.
Your Mac will arrange all open app windows in the right pane for easy access. You can only view up to four recently used apps at a time from the Interface Organizer.
Stage Manager Features
Stage Manager is another way to multitask on your Mac and integrates neatly with Mission Control.
- Stage Manager takes up a significant amount of screen space on your Mac. This setting helps you focus on the app you're working in without switching to full-screen mode. Stage Manager keeps the app centered, at a size that's easy to work with.
- Stage Manager also provides one-click access to the desktop. You no longer need to minimize the app to access desktop files and folders. Simply click the desktop to return to it.
- Apple has integrated Stage Manager with Mission Control. If you want to see all open apps at once, you can invoke Mission Control and check all apps in action.
- You don't always need to stick to a small application window in Stage Manager. If you prefer, you can switch between traditional application windows and Stage Manager.
- You can check for updated app information, such as a new Slack message or email from Stage Manager.
Group apps in Stage Manager
You can group apps in Stage Manager if you need to work with more apps at once. Drag and drop app windows from the vertical left side, open apps from the Dock, and create a group of frequently used apps.
It's very useful when you frequently work with a specific set of apps at once. For example, you can create a group for photography apps, productivity apps, and even browser windows. You can select the apps in the group in Stage Manager and open all the apps with a single click. You don't need to minimize the current apps and open the others one by one.
Hide recent apps from STAGE MANAGER
Stage Manager makes more sense for Mac users with an external display. You may not like Stage Manager taking up a large portion of your left-hand screen space. Fortunately, Apple offers a way to hide recent apps from Stage Manager.
Step 1: Open Control Center Keep pressing the icon Stage Manager.
Step 2: Locate “Hide recent apps.”
Next, you'll need to move your mouse cursor to the left side of your Mac screen to check all the recent applications that are running.
Enjoy superior multitasking on your MAC
While Stage Manager is a welcome addition to Mac, we prefer multitasking with better window management to keep more apps open at a time. How do you plan to use Stage Manager on Mac? Or is it something you don't find useful in your workflow? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
