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Macbook application switching
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It is possible. There are a number of implementations for switching virtual desktops. The later builds of Virtue Desktops have it built right in. However, it's not very reliable and it's not a great idea to be constantly smacking the side of your laptop. I don't use that feature on my MacBook; a simple keyboard shortcut is more effective and less harmful to the computer.
It's true. Mac laptops have very sensitive and precise motion detectors built in, able to detect a tap from the side and other movements.
They only reason Macs have this is so they can tell the hard disk to go into the fetal position during a fall or impact, reducing the chances of data loss.
But users have added their OWN uses for the technology, including the tap-switching and some games that respond to tilting the MacBook.
So you'll have to download install the tap-switching--it's not a built-in function. And it's more of a toy than anything
Google "sudden motion sensor" to find more.
http://wpram.com/log/2006/05/26/apple_sudden_mo/
http://blog.medallia.com/2006/05/smacbook_pro.html
They only reason Macs have this is so they can tell the hard disk to go into the fetal position during a fall or impact, reducing the chances of data loss.
But users have added their OWN uses for the technology, including the tap-switching and some games that respond to tilting the MacBook.
So you'll have to download install the tap-switching--it's not a built-in function. And it's more of a toy than anything
Google "sudden motion sensor" to find more.
http://wpram.com/log/2006/05/26/apple_sudden_mo/
http://blog.medallia.com/2006/05/smacbook_pro.html
Find VirtueDesktops at versiontracker.com and you'll get the program that does the switching right out of the box.
Its pretty cool, but yeah it isn't the most efficient method. I don't think you can hurt you Mac by slapping the side of it (use common sense). Overall give it a shot!
DesktopManager is another great Virtual desktop program, better than the first program stated.
Its pretty cool, but yeah it isn't the most efficient method. I don't think you can hurt you Mac by slapping the side of it (use common sense). Overall give it a shot!
DesktopManager is another great Virtual desktop program, better than the first program stated.
I'd say Virtue Desktops is better. First of all, DesktopManager has been dead for years. Virtue Desktops actually grew out of DesktopManager once it stopped being maintained. As such, VD has a lot more features. It's not perfect, but it will get me by until Spaces comes along.
Really? Hmm, shows what I know about these things. Ultimately go get your SmackBook on!