Did anyone select the "Join the Insider Program" option in the newly updated Microsoft AutoUpdater? 
I do agree that making the green button default to full screen was a weird choice, and I like the idea of having it configurable instead. But I'll point out that more than half of Mac users are on small-screen laptops, making full screen paired with multiple spaces a huge improvement in multitasking. As many windows as I want, all within a swipe or two of each other, and all completely maximized to use all the available screen space? Yes, please.
I've got 13 apps open right now, 6 of which are full screen, and it's working fantastically. I'm not saying it would work for you, I'm saying it works for me, and lots of other people. Dismissing a feature just because it doesn't make sense in your workflow is narrow-minded.I usually have anywhere from 4-8 apps running at once that I alternate between constantly. Fullscreen would mean a lot of annoying swiping between apps. That would be ridiculous.
I've got 13 apps open right now, 6 of which are full screen, and it's working fantastically. I'm not saying it would work for you, I'm saying it works for me, and lots of other people. Dismissing a feature just because it doesn't make sense in your workflow is narrow-minded.
Really?
Every application I use is in full-screen. Notification Center keeps me informed but I do all of my work in full screen except when I need to do work in multiple MS Excel windows. MBP Core i7 Retina w/ 24" Dell 4K UltraSharp display.
I'm reading this thread in full-screen. Running these apps all in full-screen:
- Reeder
- Slack
- Messages
- Safari
- iCal
- Excel
- Outlook
- Photos
Bbedit and Deliveries and Lync are in Window mode
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You can make a generalization that "Fullscreen is used by very few people" but saying "nobody users it" is technically incorrect.
there are dozens of us!
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The more important feature Microsoft Office has yet to adopt is Multi-Core support for more than 2 cores. The average file-size of my MS Excel documents is 50 megabytes. Some of them are 80MB.
The fact that I have a beach-ball w/ only 2 of my 8 cores used(Core i7 Quad-Core and Hyperthreading) and my computer isn't even breaking a sweat yet MS Office is costing me valuable time....it's embarrassing. It sometimes takes 60 seconds to render some operations and the CPU could take on more tasks if Office would adopt Grand Central and Full Cocoa
Still not the same functionality on Mac as on Windows, where's power pivot? Still gimped 32bit.
Tried to full screen... Didn't seem to work?
"Same experience on different platforms" is such bs.
I don't see the point of Outlook on OS X. OS X comes with Mail, Contacts and Calendar. Besides, you can save $50 by buying Microsoft Office without Outlook.People still use outlook? Who knew?
Looks like the Ergotron LX Dual Stacking Arm with a Notebook Tray accessory on the lower arm. I checked out but opted for Herman Miller Flo Dual for my displays and a Flo Plus and tray for my laptop) for my set up (I saw it first in a Homeland episode...) the H-M setup is IMHO more attractive and I like the mechanics of the arm much better.
Vast majority of us have no need for it as it hides the dock and menu, ultimately making multitasking a pain in the ass. It really is a redundant feature, one that is actually detrimental to getting things done quickly. Apple should just add an option in system settings to make the green button act as a 'maximize window' without going into fullscreen. It'd satisfy everyone.
Absolutely. The setup I have in my second office is exactly what you're wanting - a spot for my laptop alongside my display. In my OP, I offered that I have a Flo Dual (http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Flo-Dual-Monitor-Support). The Flo units ship with a VESA mount, which is what I have my displays mounted to. For my second office (the config identical to the one you're asking about), with the Dual I use the VESA mount for the display and the Laptop Mount (http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/accessories/technology-support/laptop-mount.html).I don't need two external monitors. Is there a way to get a monitor/laptop combo from H-M?
Absolutely. The setup I have in my second office is exactly what you're wanting - a spot for my laptop alongside my display. In my OP, I offered that I have a Flo Dual (http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Flo-Dual-Monitor-Support). The Flo units ship with a VESA mount, which is what I have my displays mounted to. For my second office (the config identical to the one you're asking about), with the Dual I use the VESA mount for the display and the Laptop Mount (http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/accessories/technology-support/laptop-mount.html).
The Flo is good for 20 pounds and very adjustable. I opted for the Flo Plus (with a higher weight limit) in my main office as I'm planning for a 5k iMac with a VESA mount when the new one comes out. I mount a Laptop Mount in my main office as my rMBP travels with me. Cheers!
You just can't let this go, huh? That other people find this feature useful and are super happy with it? That lots of people, myself included, appreciate the thought Apple has put into this user experience? No, we all have to align with you and your particular set of gripes.Then why has apple dismissed the option of having app windows maximize instead of going fullscreen?
I've got 13 apps open right now, 6 of which are full screen, and it's working fantastically. I'm not saying it would work for you, I'm saying it works for me, and lots of other people. Dismissing a feature just because it doesn't make sense in your workflow is narrow-minded.
Sorry for the delay, I'm in a rural area tethering to my iPad for internet...Thanks, I couldn't find the laptop mount on their site. Wish I could order on their site. Also, can't find a reference to the Flo Plus on their site.
What mouse pad and wrist pad are you using?
Vast majority of us have no need for it as it hides the dock and menu, ultimately making multitasking a pain in the ass. It really is a redundant feature, one that is actually detrimental to getting things done quickly. Apple should just add an option in system settings to make the green button act as a 'maximize window' without going into fullscreen. It'd satisfy everyone.
I think a $100 keyboard tray and a $50 wrist pad are a bit excessive.
I think a $100 keyboard tray and a $50 wrist pad are a bit excessive.
Sorry for the delay, I'm in a rural area tethering to my iPad for internet...
No worries there. HM has always been that way, going through local connections - I go through a local architect supply office, but don't worry about a price increase as there's no additional markup. And most of the resellers do ship, again, without any additional markup. Admittedly, their website is a bit difficult to navigate - my only advantage over most people is that I've reviewed so many cut sheets (product documentation) that I know what to ask for.
HM has some links on their web site, but I use their product documentation:
https://www.hermanmiller.com/conten...rature/brochures/Flo_Monitor_Arm_brochure.pdf - look on the last page of the PDF for configurations and Part Numbers, including the Plus options.
If you can't find a nearby reseller, PM me and I'll connect you with my supplier - they can take information over the phone and ship direct if need be, or find you a local connect. BTW, go with Silver. Cheers.