herbstluftwm Description
The entire configuration is done at runtime using the tool herbstclient. The configuration file is a script which is run at startup. All configuration options, virtual desktops and keybindings can be updated in real-time without restarting the window manager. Each virtual desktop (called tag), is made up of two layers: a tiling layer and a floating one. The tiling layer is used to fill the screen, and the floating window can be placed anywhere above it. All monitors share a pool of tags. With a single keystroke, you can switch between two monitors.
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ZMover
ZMover allows you to manage your desktop layout. You can set the size, layering, and state of any other application window. ZMover can do the work for you, so you don't have to waste time rearranging your windows on your single or multi-monitor display. ZMover will then work in the background after you tell it which windows to modify. ZMover monitors the desktop and will automatically reposition or resize selected windows, or keep them below or above others when they are opened.
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bspwm
Bspwm, a tiling windows manager, represents windows as leaves on a binary tree. It only responds X events and messages received on a dedicated socket. bspc, a program which writes messages to bspwm socket. bspwm does not handle keyboard or pointer inputs. A third-party program, such as sxhkd, is required. Sxhkd is required to translate keyboard and mouse events into bspc calls. Monitors can only display the tree for one desktop (the desktop that is currently focused). The tree is a division of the rectangle of a monitor into smaller rectangular areas.
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i3
i3 is an entirely new tiling windows manager. Our code is Free and Open Source Software under the BSD License. i3 is primarily aimed at advanced users and software developers. We decided to set the following goals for I3 based on our experiences when we wanted to hack/fix Wmii. Modifiability is important, as it allows people who know how to code but are not familiar with X11's inner workings to modify the program. Document why and when things happen, so that a user can get a full picture of what a Window Manager does by reading the source code. Implement multi-monitor by assigning a virtual screen to each workspace. Make sure that the operation of attaching and removing new monitors, such as video projectors, is correct. Also, support rotated monitors.
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AquaSnap
Drag and drop windows to the corners or sides of the screen and they will automatically be resized so that they fit half or a quarter of the screen. This feature is similar to the built-in Aero Snap functionality of Windows 10, with more possibilities! This feature is particularly useful if you have a 4K display or multiple monitors. The best window manager for Windows that tiling allows you to be more productive. Sometimes, dividing your desktop into quarters or halves is not ideal. Resizing one window while pressing the '+' key will also resize another. This is a powerful and easy way to change the layout of multiple tiled windows. AquaSnap lets you align your windows easily by making them act like magnets. This simple feature is at the core of AquaSnap and has been designed to help you without getting in the way. Pixels are valuable, so don't waste desktop space.
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