Snap is a feature that debuted in Windows 7 at its release in 2009. It allows users to drag windows to the edges of their computer screen to quickly snap them into a specific size. If you drag the window to the top, it maximizes the window. If you drag it to the left or right, it fills that half of the display. Then you can adjust them to your liking from there too.

Despite being such a popular feature for several years, OS X only recently caught on to this useful organizational tool in El Capitan. There’s a built-in feature that works similarly to Snap hidden at the top of every OS X window. Still, the way it functions is a bit different from Windows. For more power and control over your window sizes and placement, we’ll also have to turn to a third-party app.

Mac’s Split View

Life's more fun when you live in the moment!:) Download Snapchat for iOS and Android, and start Snapping with friends today. Although there are plenty of keyboard shortcuts which allow Mac users to capture screenshots, Apple has also provided a built-in app, Grab.This app will let you capture the screenshots with four different options including take the screenshot of the whole screen, selected window or take the screenshot of the selected portion of the screen. Drag the crosshair to select the area of the screen to capture. To move the selection, press and hold Space bar while dragging. To cancel taking the screenshot, press the Esc (Escape) key. To take the screenshot, release your mouse or trackpad button. If you see a thumbnail in the corner of your screen, click it to edit the screenshot.

OS X El Capitan (and presumably future versions of OS X to come) has a feature called Split View built in that mimics Snap for Windows, though it doesn’t work for every application.

Lens Studio by Snap Inc. Create, publish, and share magical augmented reality experiences with Lens Studio for Windows and Mac. Similar image search Find similar images. Select any image on your screen and find dozens similar images. Various Platforms Lightshot is available for Windows/Mac, Chrome, Firefox, IE & Opera. PixelSnap has been such a great tool for quickly spot checking size & space when working closely with a development team. I really appreciate its ability to maintain scale when zooming on an object in Sketch, and being able to grab individual items into a screenshot after snapping.

Split View is hidden behind the green full-screen button at the top left of every window. All you need to do is press and hold this green button. You’ll see that the current app window will automatically resize to take up the left portion on your screen.

Over on the right, an array of windows you have open that are compatible with Split View will appear so you can pick one to fill in the other side.

Tip: Not all applications will work with every Split View because some require more than half of the screen. If this is the case, windows you have open will sit as thumbnails at the bottom with the message “Not available in this Split View.”

Just click a compatible window to fill your display with two applications simultaneously. You can even drag the slider in the middle to adjust the sizes of each one.

Tip: You can also launch Split View by four-finger swiping up on your touchpad to open Mission Control. Drag one window up into the Spaces toolbar, then drag another window on top of that to merge them.

More Advanced Window Management with Magnet

If you really want to go all out with your window management on a Mac, try out Magnet. It’s currently on sale for $0.99 in the Mac App Store so there’s no better time to get it. Plus it does everything Windows Snap can do and more.

At its core, all Magnet really does is enable windows to intelligently resize at your comment. In addition to having them fill up half the screen like Split View already does, you can fill four corners with four different windows, have three windows with one at the top and two at the bottom, one on the left and two on the right… the possibilities are extensive.

When you first launch Magnet, be sure to grant permissions in System Preferences as it prompts you to do. Once that’s complete, you have one of two options. You can drag a window to the corner or side you want, or use my own preferred method which is the menu bar icon. Magnet’s menu bar icon lists all the sizing shortcuts and even some extras like centering a window. Just click a window, click the icon and choose its position.

Split View and Magnet combined, not only can you mimic Snap, you can go above and beyond what Windows can do.

ALSO READ:8 Ways to Free Up Disk Space on Your 128 GB Mac

The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.Also See#OS X El Capitan #productivity

Did You Know

Notion was founded by Ivan Zhao.

More in Mac

Top 5 Fixes for iMessages Not Syncing on Your Mac

Update: This method no longer works as Snapchat has banned its use on emulators.

With over 229 million daily active users, Snapchat is a popular multimedia messaging app. And why not, there are many reasons to love; it’s simple, funny, fast, and effectively shares moments. But all this fun takes place on your iPhone, right? What about Mac? Here is how you can use Snapchat on your Mac.

32bit apps mac list. Imagine checking your friends’ Snapchat stories while you are working without raising your phone. Or chat with them or share a Snap from the comfort of your Mac itself. But how! The application is currently only available for mobile devices. While a Snapchat app for Mac is rumored to be in the making, we have a solution for you right now.

How to Download and Use Snapchat App on Mac in 2020

The process is pretty simple. However, it does involve several steps. Firstly, you will need to download an Android emulator. An emulator is a kind of app that enables you to download and run any Android applications on your macOS.

My preferred choice for an emulator is BlueStacks App Player, a viral and effective platform. However, to download this emulator, you will first need to allow apps from other sources to be installed.

Allow Apps from Unidentified Developer in macOS

By default, your Mac only allows apps from the Mac App Store or identified developers. To download and install an Android emulator, you will have to tweak the settings a bit.

Step #1. Click Apple() Logo and select System Preferences.

Step #2. Open the Security & Privacy and go to General Tab.

Snap Screen Mac App Windows 10

Note: If the options are inaccessible, click on the Lock icon, from the bottom-left of the page. Enter the password to continue.

Step #3. Now, see the two radio buttons under ‘Allow apps downloaded from’.

Step #4. Click on App Store and identified developers option and exit the settings.

Now that you have allowed apps from unidentified developers, let’s complete the process and get Snapchat installed on your Mac. As mentioned above, I am going to use BlueStacks for the same.

How to Download Snapchat App on Mac

Step #1. Open Bluestacks.com on your browser and click on the Download BlueStacks.

Step #2. Once the download is complete, open the file to initiate installation.

Note: If you face any issue during installation, check out this guide for troubleshooting. Additionally, you will need a Google ID to login and use Bluestacks; if you don’t have one, create one before proceeding.

Step #3. Log in with your Google ID to access Bluestack’s main page.

Step #4. Open the Play Store app.

Step #5. Type Snapchat in the search bar to find the app. And click on Install.

Once done, the My Apps page of your Bluestacks app will have the Snapchat icon. Click on the app, enter your login details and voilà! You can use Snapchat on Mac, just open Bluestacks → My Apps Page → Snapchat.

The best part, the app will work exactly like it did on your smartphone. Along with viewing your friend’s snaps, you can also share yours if you have a functional webcam on the device.

What’s more, you can even save the Snaps on Mac by using screenshots or screen recording, just like your mobile device.

It’s That Simple!

See, we told you earlier that downloading and using Snapchat on Mac is pretty simple. As always, you can contact us for any issue or query you might have. Just send us a message in the Comments section below.

Fellow Snapchatters, you may also like to explore other handy tricks:

Comment Faire Un Screen Mac

Nikhil runs iGB’s official YouTube channel. He is the official lensman of iGB and GB’s small studio is Nikhil’s playground, where he does all wonders with his remarkable signature. When Nikhil is not in his studio, you may spot him in a gourmet restaurant, chomping his way through some delicious food. He is a great traveler, who can go for long drives in search of good food.

Snap Screen Mac App Windows 10

• https://www.igeeksblog.com/author/nikhil/

  How to Manage Website Settings in iOS 13 Safari on iPhone and iPad
• https://www.igeeksblog.com/author/nikhil/
• https://www.igeeksblog.com/author/nikhil/

  How to Fix 'iMessage Needs to Be Enabled to Send This Message' Issue
• https://www.igeeksblog.com/author/nikhil/