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DESCRIPTION
Sticky Windows is a utility which extends the tab browsing experience to the Desktop. Sticky Windows transforms your windows into tabs when you drag a window towards the edge of your screen. Providing you with a completely clutter-free workspace. By clicking on the tab the user can show and hide the window.
The tab can be created by dragging a window on the left or the bottom or the right side of the main screen. Each tab displays the window title as well as the associated application icon. The tab's icon provides a contextual menu which offers some useful commands (show/hide window, close tab, switch)
To remove a tab, simply drag it away from the screen edge, or choose 'Close Tab' from the tab's context menu. If the window is not currently visible when the tab is dismissed, the original window is re-displayed on the screen. A behavior similar to Sticky Windows was available in the Finder of Mac OS 9. However the handy feature which Sticky Windows adds to Mac OS X is now available for any application (non only for the Finder) and tabs can be created in the 3 free sides of the screen (not only the bottom side as in OS 9).
Sticky Windows has been designed to be light in CPU usage. You will seldom see it using more than 1% of your CPU. This is particular important for Powerbook users that will be able to use it without worrying that it will drain their batteries.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.4.1: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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| Developer: | Donelleschi |
| Downloads: | 25,602 |
| - Version d/l: | 2,173 |
| Utilities: | Desktop |
| License: | Shareware |
| Date: | 09 Nov 2008 |
| Platform: | PPC/Intel |
| Price: | $19.95 |
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| Sticky Windows User Reviews (55 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Aug 28 2009 |
SIGIL This is from their website: "Snow Leopard status... Sticky Window does not currently work in SnowLeopard. We need to rewrite a significant portion of the code base to make it compatible with Snow Leopard. Sticky Window relays on a hack of the Dock which is made significantly harder (really not viable). It is going to take time and we cannot estimate the length of the development time, given we don't have a workaround yet... however we are doing our best! And we love Sticky Windows as much as you do!" So, we just have to wait. =)
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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| Oct 10 2009 |
DOOBIEXX Yep, definitely not fun waiting but I can't wait just for this app to move on to snow leopard. Most other software has already been made compatable so although I am sure it is hard, it's going to happen eventually. Instance of an app relying on the dock is "quay," They had a fix within a couple days... Sticky windows must be much much harder though as it's obviously taking a lot of time for the dev to release a version. I am satisfied knowing that he is working on it and not abandoning a great essential application, so I am much appreciation for him taking on the huge hurdle.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
| Nov 12 2008 |
GORDON Looks beautiful and seems to work well until you restart - all the tabbed windows expand again which, to me, defeats one of the main uses of this software. MacPro with 10.5.5.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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| Jan 25 2009 |
SIGIL I must add that I have contacted the developer on several occasions. I was contacted promptly. Initially, when I purchased the app, I had some technical issues. This was some time ago (late 2008 or early 2009). These issues were resolved.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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 | Jan 25 2009 |
SIGIL I love this app. I'm using Leopard's spaces much less. I am not experiencing any technical issues. I'm running it on My iMac (intel), Macbook Pro (intel) and my Powerbook G4.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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 | Dec 18 2008 |
CUNEYT StickyWindows makes my whole system crash (iBook G3 700 MHz 10.4.11 PPC) after the latest Security update from Apple (Apple Security Update 2008-008 )
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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 | Dec 18 2008 |
MACUPDATE ADMIN You should contact the developer with your problem.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
| Dec 19 2008 |
CUNEYT Thanks I will now..
(Version 2.4.1) | |
| Dec 24 2008 |
ERUSSELL I had same problem... took days to identify. After the Intel security patch abut 4 days (@12/20) ago now my dock started disappearing (and then reappearing on its own) on first mouse click. That was the obvious issue but it broke further mouse clicks frequently, couldn't select properly, various unexpected behaviors. Finally deleted Stickie Windows (other apps too but it was the one after which the system worked). Then downloaded and reinstalled thinking maybe SW had been updated. Same problem. Now off system. I like the program have used it for years, but it needs updating now.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
| Nov 11 2008 |
GLOBETROTTERDK Don't waste your money on this app. The developer never replies to e-mails, and updates don't fix OS compatibility issues.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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| Jun 13 2008 |
DRAW (Almost) all working perfect. One single issue: Any time I change the dock, my desktop picture changes too. Anyone else with this issue? (10.5.3)
(Version 2.4) | |
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| Apr 30 2008 |
MACNOOK I'd love to be able to tell you what I think about this software, but it just isn't working for me. If I turn it on, my dock no longer works (it won't pop up at all) nor does it work to drag windows to the edge of my screen -- they act normally and don't/wont turn into tabs. Turn off Sticky Windows and my dock works again. Anyway, looks like something I'd love to use, but it's not working here. Mac OS X 10.5.2
(Version 2.4) | |
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| Dec 19 2008 |
CUNEYT I have the same problem.
(Version 2.4.1) | |
| Aug 5 2007 |
LIBCRYPT This is the worst piece of crap ever. Not only did it continually relaunch my dock after install (and reboot), but when I finally managed to get the preference pane activated, it kept greying out the uninstall option! Avoid at all costs!
(Version 2.3.2) | |
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| Aug 27 2007 |
SWGS1 huh . . . . ???
(Version 2.3.4) | |
| Aug 14 2009 |
FLASH1296 Needs to be updated to work under Snow Leopard !
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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| Aug 28 2009 |
SIGIL Sir, you are right!
(Version 2.4.1) | |
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