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Why ⌘+Tab Is Slowing You Down More Than You Think
Alex Morgan
Productivity expert and software developer. Alex has been optimizing workflows for over a decade.
6 min read
⌘ + Tab is built into every Mac—but that doesn't make it efficient.
3 Reasons It's Slowing You Down
- Linear cycling: You must visually scan and press Tab multiple times
- No window control: You can’t pick which VSCode project to open
- Mental lag: You’re making decisions instead of flowing
Assignee’s Approach
- Press Ctrl + Tab, then your shortcut key (like S for Slack)
- Or press Ctrl + Tab, 2 to jump to your second VSCode window
- No guessing, no cycling
Final Thought
⌘ + Tab was designed for minimal multitasking. If you're juggling 5–10 tools, Assignee gives you the precision ⌘ + Tab never will.