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# WindowMizer alternative. Comparison of WindowMizer and SMBAct

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WindowMizer is a window manager with roll-up, snapping, resizing and transparency control. SMBAct offers similar window management as a cross-platform tool.

WindowMizer is a feature-rich window manager designed for Windows that helps users streamline their workflow by providing efficient window management capabilities. It offers a range of powerful features, including:

- Window Roll-Up: WindowMizer allows you to collapse windows into their title bars, freeing up space and reducing visual clutter while keeping the window’s contents accessible.
- Window Snapping: You can easily align and resize windows by dragging them to the edges or corners of the screen, snapping them into position for optimal organization.
- Window Resizing: WindowMizer enables you to quickly resize windows to specific dimensions or predefined sizes, allowing for precise control over window layouts.
- Transparency Control: You can adjust the transparency of windows, making them partially or completely transparent to see content behind them, providing a flexible working environment.
- Window Position and Size Management: WindowMizer allows you to save and restore window positions and sizes, so you can quickly return to your preferred window layouts.
- Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts: You can assign keyboard shortcuts to various window management actions, making it faster and more convenient to perform common tasks.
- Multi-Monitor Support: WindowMizer fully supports multiple monitors, allowing you to manage windows across different displays effortlessly.
- Exclusion Rules: It provides options to exclude specific applications or windows from being managed by WindowMizer, giving you control over which windows are affected.

On the other hand, SMBAct is a versatile window manager that is not limited to one operating system: it is a cross-platform solution. It offers similar window management features to WindowMizer, allowing users to arrange and control windows on multiple platforms (Windows, macOS and Linux). SMBAct provides a unified and consistent window management experience across different operating systems, making it a suitable alternative for users who work on various platforms or prefer a cross-platform solution. Additionally, SMBAct offers regular updates and ongoing support to ensure compatibility with the latest operating systems and deliver an optimized user experience.

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