FYI - Rectangle is free and very concise window manager, also great to pair it with also free AltTab (which is must have for multi-display setup)

I fully replaced alfred for raycast, the free tier is insane. it shines when you add extensions, add a shortcut for a command and boom. here some examples of I use: a shortcut to show recently open folders in visual code and open a new one is quicker than open the terminal and writing code path a shortcut to search tabs already in google chrome, since i have many tabs open, i can quick search for a tab and open super quick.. a shortcut to open process by ports, and kill the processes. quicker than open the terminal listing the processes and kill -9 pretty much you can make it quicker any two more clicks or a terminal command in your computer to a single shortcut in your keyboard.

Anyone recall Quicksilver? The workflow is 1) you search and find something 2) you search and select a relevant action to apply. For example, this is crazy handy for quickly finding a text file and opening it for editing it in an app of your choice, or copying it or whatever you want. I’ve never seen another quick access tool do it quite this way, it’s super clever. This reminded video reminded me of Quicksilver and I was pleasantly surprised to see it’s still developed.

I was surprised to find out how powerful Raycast is. It's mindblowing. Thank you for your helpful tips.

Apple hasn't done anything about window management like MS because MS holds the patent "Microsoft holds several patents related to window snapping, but one notable patent is US Patent No. 8301779, titled "Method and System for Arranging on-screen Windows."

Great video! I have been using Raycast for the last 4 months and it has changed the way I interact with my mac. The tasks I do the most are open different chrome profiles (using a mac shortcut), open other apps, search on finder, toggle my output audio devices, use the clipboard history, create quick zoom meetings, launch upcoming zoom meetings, and kill processes. I've set up a few quick links as well but didn't try the query, which I'm going to try right now.

I personally love AlfredApp for my work laptop. You should do a video on that

I have been using Alfred. Like it a ton. I hate subscriptions so anytime I can dodge one I will.

Awesome video! I love raycast, it's mind blowing, btw, Apple can't apply the window management like windows, cause windows has this "feature" patented or whatever you call it, so apple can't "officially" do it, that's where third party apps come in D:

Really enjoyed this video. Your other videos on Obsidian and Warp got me hooked! Thank you.

I‘m about to switch to Mac from Linux and Raycast is exactly what macos needs!

I've recently seen there's now an Obsidian extension and an Obsidian smart capture extension that I can't wait to try out!

Great review. I think the term missing from this description is "command palette".

Thanks for making this video. I recently bought my first Mac and I'm now looking for all the cool tools I could try. I'm always a little bit (maybe too) cautious about privacy when it gets to new tools and I'm slightly concerned using Raycast, I read a little bit of their privacy policy: "We have a legitimate interest in processing your personal data for promotional purposes (see table above). This means we do not usually need your consent to send you promotional communications." I heard Alfred is good too. Maybe that's also a good alternative. Will try that first.

I prefer using Alfred over Raycast because Alfred follows a one-time purchase model, which I find more suitable for a tool that doesn't directly generate income for me. Unlike Raycast, which requires a subscription, Alfred allows me to buy it once per version and be done with it.

Great tool, quite life changing, can you make a video for other mac applications or cool settings? thanks, I really enjoy your videos

For scripts, I’m a big fan of Hammerspoon. It’s open source and more powerful than Raycast. Like auto hotkey for macOS + scripted in Lua which has a simple syntax

Amazing video! Is there a config file to backup with all the customization?

The app it's cool. The "bad" for me its the suscription model. It's difficult for me justify almost $100 yearly. For me it's a better deal Alfred with powerpack. Cool video!

very well explained. thank you sir

Is it a good idea to use Raycast on a MacBookPro 2015 (Core i5 2 cores 8 GB RAM), does it consume a lot of resources? I hope someone can answer this question.

Nice please more of it!

So it's something like Alfred (alfredapp)?

Hey, can I customize system preferences from this app ( you know, like opening different settings ) .

BTW, Tiles for Mac OS X window management is great and free also...

Gotta try this Raycast thing out.. its like Spotlight++ Also yeah I have that EXACT problem with having tens of homelab IAC repos rofl

Where can I get that awesome Matrix screensaver you got going there :)?

Appreciating the PAPA bracelet.

i wait for your vids man😁

Great app, switched spotlight with it!

love the mandalorian T-shirt😁

This is really cool

Need this for windows…any suggestions?

8:55 manchmal comfortable

I wish you had told some cons too

is there something similar for Linux? Why does rofi not have this?

Alfred still looks better though, a comparison would be great

Höre ich da deutsch? Btw sehr hilfreich

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Just sell me the software not some BS subscription!

Your English is fantastic, except for the pronunciation of "parameter"🤪

Rectangle is free; makes MacOS suck a little less for Windows management. Raycast looks pointless, just a toy made to shuck to influencers for some quick cash. Hard pass for me.

isn't this just a rip off of alfred?