Too many windows to manage? Large display? Or sometimes getting lost in multiple monitors? HazeOver is for you! This app automatically highlights the front window by fading out all the background windows.
Latest version requires macOS 10.14 Mojave or newer. See other download options.
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How to Increase Productivity on Mac with HazeOver?
- Help yourself focus on one thing at a time. Automagically.
- Easily see which window has keyboard focus.
No more typing in a wrong window because the contrast is low. - Spend less time managing windows. The clutter will no longer bother you.
No need to minimize, close or hide windows for your workspace to be neat. - Got a bigger display? Then going full screen is not an option for you.
HazeOver prevents getting overwhelmed with too many windows. - Multiple monitors? This app will let you know which screen is focused or highlight a window on each monitor.
- Power up macOS Dark Mode and reduce background glare.
- Working at night? Reduce interface brightness without sacrificing legibility or color accuracy of the front window.
Heavy multi-tasking kills your concentration. All those tweets, emails, chat messages and lolcats 😼 staring back at you from the background. They strive for your attention. And you only have that much of it.
Don’t let yourself drown in scores of open windows. Hiding, switching, looking for the right one, more hiding, more switching. Calm down, breathe in, breathe out, launch HazeOver and finally concentrate on what you’ve been up to.
HazeOver automatically highlights an active window or app when you switch windows. The less important things gently fade away in the background, helping increase your productivity.
Set the hazing intensity and speed to your liking. Be it a soft dimming, an undemanding hint to focus on your workflow. Or a powerful dark background for outright dedication to your current task.
- Desktop is automatically revealed when used.
- Toggle the shade with a keyboard shortcut or adjust intensity with a gesture.
- Keep separate dimming settings for Dark and Light mode.
- Dragging stuff between apps? Tap “fn” key and HazeOver will gracefully fade out.
- Control HazeOver state and settings with Shortcuts app or AppleScript.
Ready to improve your workflow and eye comfort with HazeOver?
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Control HazeOver state and settings with Shortcuts app in macOS Monterey. Combine with other apps and settings to set up your perfect environment. For example, you can enable HazeOver, set Dark mode and Do Not Disturb with a single keyboard shortcut. In all macOS versions you can use AppleScript.
Read this Automation Guide for details and inspiration.
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- Updated for macOS Big Sur with native support for Macs with new Apple Silicon M1 chips.
- More options to override what Touch Bar shows for certain apps: Spaces and Quick Actions. In addition to Expanded Control Strip, “F1, F2, etc.” Keys, App Controls.
HazeOver 1.8.8 + Big Sur and Apple M1
- New menu look to match the Control Center in macOS Big Sur.
- Hide some HazeOver menu items for a cleaner look.
- Native support for Macs with new Apple Silicon M1 chips.
HazeOver 1.8.6 + Light/Dark Settings
New: Dynamic settings for Light and Dark system appearance.
Dimming settings can be set to change automatically when using Auto Appearance on macOS Catalina (System Preferences > General). For example, turn dimming on when switching to Dark mode. Or have different dimming intensity and color when in Light mode.
Such settings will be saved and applied independently for Dark and Light appearance. See HazeOver Preferences > Advanced > Dark Mode Settings.
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In this story Apple suggests HazeOver for “a professional look when making screen captures and recordings”.
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Run commands and scripts using keyboard shortcuts or from the menu bar. You could set up AppleScript or Automator actions to toggle Dark Mode, hide the Dock and the menu bar or control HazeOver.
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Based on 2065 recent ratings and reviews from Mac App Store worldwide
A permanent addition to my desktop
This program has redefined what I view as “comfortable” on my desktop, and it has become a permanent resident on my status bar. I rarely disable it, but love the fact that I can quickly and easily do so using the taskbar icon. It does exactly what it says. Five stars.
Better is use than theory
You don’t know how nice this is until you use it. It really does make concentrating on the given window easier; and yes, you always know what window you’re on. Glad I got this, highly recommend it.
Brilliantly Simple
App that makes you go, “Where have you been all my Mac life?”
Worth the money, worth the time
This app has definitely helped with making my productive life easier. Let me tell you that it little popups are an annoyance to you, then this app will definitely help you concentrate on one thing at a time. It is now in my must-have list and should be in yours too!