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The Invisible Cost of ⌘ + Tab Switching (and How to Fix It)
Alex Morgan
Productivity expert and software developer. Alex has been optimizing workflows for over a decade.
6 min read
⌘ + Tab seems instant—but it tricks your brain.
The Hidden Costs
- Visual scan: You have to identify icons
- Sequential press: Tab once, twice, maybe five times
- Mental lag: "Did I pass it?"
- Context rebuild: You arrive… and now what?
The Assignee Fix
- Press Ctrl + Tab, then hit a single key
- You land exactly where you want—no cycling, no thinking
Final Thought
The fastest switch is the one your brain doesn’t notice. That’s Assignee.
