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Why ⌘+Tab Is Slowing You Down More Than You Think

Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

Productivity expert and software developer. Alex has been optimizing workflows for over a decade.

6 min read
Why ⌘+Tab Is Slowing You Down More Than You Think

⌘ + Tab is built into every Mac—but that doesn't make it efficient.

3 Reasons It's Slowing You Down

  1. Linear cycling: You must visually scan and press Tab multiple times
  2. No window control: You can’t pick which VSCode project to open
  3. 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.

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