Last week while working with one of our clients in the North end of Toronto, it was asked “Why is it that when you press the green button in a Mac OS X Window, it doesn’t always maximize”.
Update 2015-06-09: The solution mentioned in the article doesn’t work particularly well in Yosemite (Mac OS X 10.10). Still, for some of you clients on older Mac OS X versions, you’ll love this tweak.
If you’re coming to a Mac, having been familiar with the world of Microsoft Windows, it seems like a normal request: Maximize means “use the maximum amount of screen space”.
However, in Mac, when you press the green button, the window will toggle between two size: one smaller, and one larger.
In other words, the maximize button doesn’t maximize to the whole screen.
There is no rule in Mac OS X which ensure that the larger window will take up the whole screen.
There is no rule in Mac OS X which ensure that the larger window will take up the whole screen.
Some like to work with one window only and use trackpad gestures to switch apps. Some people like multiple windows scattered over the desktop. Some multitask via the Dock. Fully maximized window covering the desktop and use the Dock to switch apps. No one method is incorrect. It’s something like a windows app poorly ported to the Mac. Doesn’t always follow Mac behavior correctly. The top Mac menu bar was there, but it was covering up the three normal window buttons so I couldn’t use them to reduce the window size. CMD-CNTR-F had no effect. Quitting the app worked, but it would restart in the same maximum sized.
- 3 Different Ways To Maximize a Window On a Mac If you want to maximize the size of a window on your Mac, using the obvious controls may not get you what you want. Full Screen mode removes the window from the current desktop and takes it away from other windows. Zooming doesn't always expand the window to fill the screen.
- However, it also adds the ability to fully maximize windows by right-clicking the green plus button, as well as quit apps by right-clicking the red x button, two features that Windows users on OS.
I use Mac OS X daily. And I love it. But I grew up on Windows, and find myself always wanting to truly maximize (without going into full screen mode, which is something else entirely).
Well, the good news is that you can make Mac OS X maximize a window just like Windows, by installing a small, free program called RightZoom. In just a few quick moments, you’ll be all set. https://newswiss873.weebly.com/blog/best-mac-apps-to-learn-spanish.
Here are some directions for installation and set up.
Important note: This software is created by neither Apple nor Perfect Fit Computers. It is made by BlazingTools software.
It is free, and considered to be safe. However, it’s always good practice to take it upon yourself to double-check and review the source of any software. Click here to view BlazingTools’ web site.
Installation Instructions:
1. Visit https://www.macupdate.com/Capp/mac/30591/right-zoom
2. Click on “Download”.
3. This will send a .zip file your way. How your computer deals with this will depend on how you set it. Your Mac will either open the zip file, or save it.
If your Mac opens the file, you can skip to Step 4 now.
Mac Maximize Shortcut
Generally, if you save the file, it will be saved in the Downloads folder on your computer. You will now need to open the file.
Probably the easiest way is to click on the Spotlight icon in the top-right corner of your screen, and search your computer for Rightzoom. The file should pop up immediately in the list. Give it a click, and it will be opened.
Probably the easiest way is to click on the Spotlight icon in the top-right corner of your screen, and search your computer for Rightzoom. The file should pop up immediately in the list. Give it a click, and it will be opened.
This should open the .zip file. How to send apps from mac to mac.
4. Okay, now the RightZoom.zip file is opening. On most Macs, opening a .zip file should create a new folder, with several new files inside. A new Finder window should appear, with the newly-created folder highlighted.
Well done, well done!
But wait – we’re not done yet. This folder we’ve created only contains the installation files. We now have to do somethingwith those files in order to get RightZoom onto our computer.
5. In this case, installation is a breeze! We’re just going to drag the RightZoom icon into the Applications folder on our Mac.
To do this, simply double click on the RightZoom folder. Inside this folder, there are only two files: The application itself, and a Readme.pdf. Feel free to check out the Readme.pdf file, if you like. Certainly, someone took the time to write it. So, hopefully it’s useful. (But, you may have already discovered, in your tech travels, that the quality of Readme files varies greatly!!).
https://newswiss873.weebly.com/blog/best-texting-apps-for-android-and-mac-users. Drag the RightZoom application into the Applications folder.
If that went well and you successfully dragged the icon into Applications, you can skip ahead to Step 6.
Side Note: If you are having trouble with this step because you do not see a sidebar with a link to Applications, the side bar may have become hidden. To show this side bar, go to the top menu, click on View, then select Show Sidebar.
6. Now, Click on Applications in the sidebar, to be whisked away to the Applications folder, where you will find the RightZoom icon. Once you’ve found it, double-click on it to open the program.
Uh-oh:
Gah – now we have a tricky issue to deal with. Because this program is from an unidentified (but most likely safe!) developer, Mac OS X is not allowing it to be installed, for your own safety. But if you’re really interested in following through on this installation, and you trust this developer, here’s how to proceed.
7. Click on “OK“.
8. Now go to Spotlight, and type in “System Preferences” and click on the result “System Preferences” – it should have an icon with a set of gears.
9. In System Preferences, click on Security & Privacy:
10. You will see, right away, a message that says “RightZoom” was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer, with a button labeled “Open Anyway”. Click on “Open Anyway“.
11. You’ll get one last warning telling you that this app was downloaded from the Internet and thus could be malicious. If you decide that you are willing to download this application, Click on “Open“.
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Ahhh, at last: the Promised Land. You should now see the RightZoom application. It’s nothing fancy or complex. Again, it’s only got one job. To make sure windows actually maximize. Make sure the following settings are in place:
Activate RightZoom is checked.
Now, click Close to close that window, and you’re done!
(Side note: Notice the advertisement at the bottom of the app. My advice is the same as with all ads: Ignore, ignore, ignore!)
(Side note: Notice the advertisement at the bottom of the app. My advice is the same as with all ads: Ignore, ignore, ignore!)
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Try out the green button now. If all goes well, it should really actually truly maximize. (If it doesn’t, give the computer a restart and you should be off to the races!!).
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