Moom allows you to move and zoom windows -- using either the mouse or the keyboard -- to predefined locations and sizes, or to full screen mode.
When used via the mouse, all you need to do is hover over a green resize button, and Moom's interface appears. When used via the keyboard, press your defined shortcut, and the Moom keyboard bezel appears; you can then move windows using the arrow keys and modifier keys.
Moom can be run as a traditional application, a menu bar application, or a completely faceless background application.
What's New
Version 2.4.1:
Added a visual indicator for shortcuts created using keys on the numeric keypad. (Hat tip to Darren C. for the suggestion.)
Moom now automatically adjusts the grid orientation on portrait-oriented monitpors.
Fixed an issue related to Moom hot keys and Butler, Teleport, and Synergy.
Moom is now smarter about moving to the most-logical display in certain multi-display arrangements. (Hat tip to Nicholas R. for the suggestion.)
Saved snapshots are activated after a slight delay when switching monitors, to allow apps like iChat time to reconnect.
Changed how Moom calculates window sizes when moving between displays. (Hat tip to Christopher S. for the suggestion.)
Moom now works better with tablets in Lion.
Fixed an issue caused by a Lion bug that only manifests itself in virtual Lion installations.
Version 2.4.1:
Added a visual indicator for shortcuts created using keys on the numeric keypad. (Hat tip to Darren C. for the suggestion.)
Moom now automatically adjusts the grid orientation on portrait-oriented monitpors.
Fixed an issue related to Moom hot keys and Butler, Teleport, and Synergy.
Moom is now smarter about moving to the most-logical display in more...
I need to rearrange windows in my daily work very often and I want to have them arranged in very special ways (i. e. with a size of 1/6 of my screen, at the right bottom corner of the screen). Moom is the only application that I know allows to do that (others allow only a size of 1/4 of the screen which I don't like so much). I think Moom is great!
I'm glad I only tested this app. This app has serious issues need to be addressed:
- To resize a window using keyboard I have to press a shortcut to activate moom and then I can finally use my shortcut to resize the window or move it. This is completely useless. A window manager is meant to be quick and easy to use !!
- There are several bugs if you move between several screens while the moom is activated using the keyboard shortcut. As for one the setting window won't ever show again unless i close the app and open it again.
It could be a really good app if you spend more attention to the usability.
I think you need to get into the prefs and configure Moom as I have a bunch of key combinations I set up to configure all kinds of window layouts and I never have to go to the menu ever. I even set the pref in Moom to never show the dock icon or menubar icon. EXCELLENT APP.
Sorry, I looked at all prefs and couldn't find how to get rid of the shortcut that activates moom, and if it's that hard to find such a functionality then for sure there is more work to be done for this app. But anyway luckily I found "BetterTouchTool" app and it's for sure the best I've tested so far.
This app is so simple and elegant in its UI, it defies logic. I think this functionality should have been built in by Apple but these developers have done a wonderful job!
I used to use both Divvy and Breeze to keep my windows where I needed them. I ignored Moom 1.0 since it didn't have much of a feature set, but with the new grid, custom controls, and layout memorization in 2.1, I now only need Moom. It's very light on resources, much more elegant, more powerful, and a better value! Nothing bad to say here.
I used to use Right Zoom but it stopped working for me when I moved to Intel/SL. I downloaded the trial of Moom (thank you developer!) and within five seconds I knew that I wouldn't be parting with this app anytime soon. It does exactly what I need it do very simply, and it has the ability to much more of your choosing with user configurable shortcuts.
Since first version, ther's still a important bug with version 1.1.
After a while, windowServer process go crazy and the computer become unusable. For everything returns to normal, ther's two solutions : either trying to force Moom process out with Activity Monitor or force to reboot the computer with power button !!!
Moom promises to be a great application : very good integration, being "mac OS friendly" and with a natural use. But it won't be as long as the developer won't fix this important bug.
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Moom allows you to move and zoom windows -- using either the mouse or the keyboard -- to predefined locations and sizes, or to full screen mode.
When used via the mouse, all you need to do is hover over a green resize button, and Moom's interface appears. When used via the keyboard, press your defined shortcut, and the Moom keyboard bezel appears; you can then move windows using the arrow keys and modifier keys.
Moom can be run as a traditional application, a menu bar application, or a completely faceless background application.
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Neartheredrocks reviewed on 24 Apr 2012
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Farshidhss reviewed on 23 Feb 2012
- To resize a window using keyboard I have to press a shortcut to activate moom and then I can finally use my shortcut to resize the window or move it. This is completely useless. A window manager is meant to be quick and easy to use !!
- There are several bugs if you move between several screens while the moom is activated using the keyboard shortcut. As for one the setting window won't ever show again unless i close the app and open it again.
It could be a really good app if you spend more attention to the usability.
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widomakr reviewed on 07 Dec 2011
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Rjmorita reviewed on 14 Sep 2011
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Surfspirit reviewed on 29 Aug 2011
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Franz reviewed on 19 Aug 2011
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Keppy Fimble reviewed on 02 Jul 2011
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Penguirl reviewed on 16 Jun 2011
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Five bucks is not a huge fortune however why spend five bucks if it's not the application i want.
So, THANK YOU for the try before you buy.
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After a while, windowServer process go crazy and the computer become unusable. For everything returns to normal, ther's two solutions : either trying to force Moom process out with Activity Monitor or force to reboot the computer with power button !!!
Moom promises to be a great application : very good integration, being "mac OS friendly" and with a natural use. But it won't be as long as the developer won't fix this important bug.
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Dan-D. rated on 16 May 2012
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