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How to Use Assignee with a MacBook + External Monitor Setup
Jamie Chen
UX designer and productivity enthusiast focused on optimizing digital workflows.
6 min read
Using an external monitor makes multitasking easier—but it also makes switching harder.
You’ve got windows spread everywhere. You forget which app is where.
Assignee Fixes This
- Map specific windows to shortcuts
- Even if they’re on different screens
- Jump without dragging or realigning
Example Setup
- Ctrl + Tab, 1 -> Browser (main screen)
- Ctrl + Tab, 2 -> Code (MacBook screen)
- Ctrl + Tab, 3 -> Design tools (monitor)
- Ctrl + Tab, 4 -> Slack or Docs
Final Thought
The more space you have, the more organized you need to be. Assignee turns screen sprawl into shortcut simplicity.