TotalSpaces

TotalSpaces is a cool app that takes inspiration from Apple Spaces. It’s a handy little menu that lives in your status bar and helps you switch between spaces easily, but it does so much more! You get tons of customization options to tweak your spaces layout, transitions, and how they flow from one to another.

Easy Installation and Overview Grid

When you first launch TotalSpaces, it automatically sets up everything you need (don’t worry, it asks for permission first). Then, it adds a tiny menu to your status bar for quick access. Plus, if you ever want to uninstall it, the TotalSpaces archive includes an easy tool for that!

Switching Made Simple with Hotkeys

Navigating around is super simple! TotalSpaces has this awesome overview grid that gives you a sneak peek at each space. You can quickly hop between them by using a hotkey. Want to customize how this grid looks? Just head over to the TotalSpaces Preferences and set it up just the way you like. Feel free to add as many extra spaces as you want!

Fun Transitions and Trackpad Magic

One of the neat features is the ability to use different animations when moving between spaces. You can even speed up or slow down these transitions based on your style. If you're all about smooth moves, just slide across desktops using your trackpad!

Hotkeys and Custom App Assignments

TotalSpaces comes loaded with predefined hotkeys that make switching spaces or moving windows super easy. You can activate the overview grid or expose by clicking mouse buttons or setting up hot corners. Feel like creating your own keyboard shortcuts? Go for it! And don’t forget: you can assign specific apps to specific spaces too!

Conclusion: The Perfect Alternative

In short, if you're after that Apple Spaces vibe but want more flexibility in managing your desktops and their content, TotalSpaces really delivers! It's definitely worth checking out.