Stay is a Free and Useful Utility for Multiple Monitor Setups

Stay from Cordless Dog



When it comes to multi-monitor setups, users have wildly different demands. Some people make extensive use of spaces, while others won't; their applications must be tiled the exact same way at all times. My personal use case in the two-monitor setup that I use is that I want apps to open on the same monitor with each use. Although Stay does remember tiled window positions in its profiles, I don't care so much about that, because I tend to use most of my apps in full-screen mode. I absolutely do not want to have to drag windows around from monitor to monitor so that my muscle memory can take over as I work.

# Free Solution

To accomplish this task, I use the free utility Stay from Cordless Dog Software. The core idea is that Stay lets me snapshot window positions (size + location + display) for particular configurations (e.g., laptop display only, laptop + external monitor) and then restore them when my display setup changes. It's not so much a fully featured window management tool as it is a "put my windows where I left them" solution across display changes and reboots.

Stay is free, and it supports Apple Silicon. It does not need Rosetta.

It isn't perfect or bulletproof. Apple Spaces are flaky, and anyone who says they aren't hasn't made extensive use of them. Stay can sometimes get confused, placing a window sized correctly in the correct position on your monitor, but in the wrong space. Apps that use non-standard windows (Steam, X11, Adobe Creative Cloud) don't always work well with Stay. Stay works best with a static setup. If you often open and close various windows and want tiling, automation, and snapping, Stay is not the product for you.

# Caveat

Now, the biggest drawback for some people is that Stay appears to be abandonware. It's abandonware that works, so I'm fine with it, but some people won't invest 30 seconds of setup time in an app that hasn't been updated since 2021.

# Paid Alternative

If you want a top-shelf, well-maintained app to do what Stay does (plus a lot more), my recommendation is Moom from the great team at Many Tricks Software. It's more refined than Stay, featuring window-snapping and custom grid resizing. You can save and recall layouts, but it's less strict about returning windows to exact positions when changing monitors.

There is also a new player in the space, Snaps of Apps, which I have not personally tried yet.

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I used to be able to play YouTube videos inline in Apple Notes, but not anymore. Now I’m getting this message: “This video is unavailable. Error code: 4.” Why is that?



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Anyone want to join the waitlist for my Music Player app (MacTunes) for MacOS?

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Are There Apps That alert You If Your MacBook stop Charging?

Is there an app that offers continuous notifications if I forget to plug in my power adapter or if the adapter fails to supply power?

I frequently move my MacBook, and sometimes I forget to plug in the power adapter. A reminder would be very helpful to ensure my macbook remain powered at all times.

Thanks

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Setapp Black Friday

Anyone know when this sale drops?

I'm trying to avoid renewing the five apps I've got that are all in there, and thankfully most of them expire this week. But it seems like I will have about two weeks where the apps don't work before the Setapp sale unless it drops early, so I may be stuck renewing NotePlan.

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AI Video Generator
https://apps.apple.com/pk/app/ai-video-generator-reel-maker/id6753726277?mt=12

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Wispr Flow Stores User Screenshots and is NOT Trustworthy


I'm posting this as a warning to everyone in this community. I did a deep dive into Wispr Flow's network traffic and their privacy policy claims are an absolute lie. I've heard reports that they are storing user screenshots and sending massive amounts of telemetry data back to their servers without proper anonymization.

They claim to be "fully compliant" with all the major privacy regulations, but their backend behavior is incredibly sketchy.
Why does a dictation app need to send a screenshot of my desktop? What are they doing with the raw audio of my private conversations, client calls, and personal notes?

It's a massive security and privacy risk. I immediately uninstalled it and revoked all permissions. I would not trust this company with a grocery list, let alone my professional and personal data. DO NOT USE THIS APP.

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Tiny Brush Colouring App For Kids
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Markdown Editor/Notes with Mac/iOS Sync?

Tried Zettlr but there's no iOS Sync. What are you using to sync notes (with Markdown features) to-from iOS and Mac?

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Inventory external SSD/HDD

What applications are you using for inventory of external SSD/HDD/CD? 💾💿
Thanks!

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Calendar or planner apps that works for ADHD?

hey everyone, i’m trying to find a planner that doesn’t overwhelm me or make me feel guilty at the end of the day. been testing a few and these are the ones that feel the most ADHD-friendly so far.

ticktick: good mix of to-dos, subtasks, pomodoro, and habit tracking. easy to break stuff into smaller steps and stay focused without bouncing between apps.

sunsama: more guided. helps you plan the day, sort overdue tasks, and time-block without overloading yourself. the simple workflow makes it less stressful.

focuzed: this one uses your apple health / wearable data and plans your day around your energy. very interesting concept.

curious if anyone has used these or has other favorites that actually work

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Update to my Zip Viewer
https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1nzp42n/open_source_native_zip_viewer_for_mac_os/

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Thanks r/macapps! Gubb app just got a solid improvement boost

Hey r/macapps! 👋

A quick follow-up from my previous post where I shared my little productivity app, Gubb, and gave away some promo codes.

I honestly didn’t expect that much interest or the amount of thoughtful feedback that came in. A lot of you pointed out small annoyances, missing polish, and a few ideas that I hadn’t even thought of — so thank you. 🙏

I spent the past month going through every comment, DM, and bug report, and pushed an update that reflects a big chunk of what you all mentioned.

# What’s new (thanks to this community):

✨ Local AI Trannoscription
Several people said relying on an API key for voice-to-text was inconvenient (and in some cases, a dealbreaker). So I built offline trannoscription using local AI models \- no cloud, no API key, everything processed on-device. The accuracy and speed surprised me, honestly.

🔤 Better Typography
A few of you mentioned readability issues, so I added new font options and tuned text rendering across the app.

🖥️ System Tray Access
One request that came up over and over - “Can I keep it running in the background but access it instantly?” Now you can.

🐞 A bunch of fixes
Clipboard rendering, lists, timer visuals, odd layout bugs - cleaned up.

🚀 Performance boosts
Local audio processing is now way smoother, and overall responsiveness is noticeably better.

Not trying to overly promote anything here - just genuinely wanted to thank this sub for the push. The suggestions were practical, thoughtful, and helped shape the update more than you might realize.

If you want to check out the updated version, it’s here:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gubb-notes-timers-tasks/id6746085262?mt=12



Before I head back into the code cave -

Are there any productivity or utility apps you swear by on macOS that I should take inspiration from?


And for those who tried Gubb already, what’s one thing you’d want improved or added next?



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looking for trannoscription tool speaker diarization

Hi folks, as the noscript suggests, I am looking for a trannoscription tool that can do speaker diarization. Alter does a great job paired with Paraket model v3 but I can't see myself paying for a lifetime license for this function alone. Thanks!

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Widgetify Browser widget

hello all! I've used the widget+ app for a while now but it has since revoked my lifetime license and so im looking for an alternative. Widgetify has a similar browser window but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to move it! the other widgets can move just fine but I cant find any info on it. if anyone can give me some insight on that id be very grateful!!

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