HazeOver dims background windows to help you focus
Have you ever wished that you could fade out non-active windows in the background, leaving you to focus on the task at hand? HazeOver does just that in a simple and Mac-like fashion.
A small utility that runs in the background, HazeOver dims any non-active windows automatically in a smooth ramp down to darkness. The amount of dimming is adjustable, from 10 to 80 percent, with an option to have a menu bar icon for quick access to settings. When you switch to a new window it is instantly thrust into the light, but when you switch away from it, HazeOver will fade it out smoothly into the background darkness.
It's a really nice little utility that creates a very Mac-like effect and helps you focus on one window at a time. For US$0.99, HazeOver is worth a buck to add a little spice to your desktop and help you focus in on the task at hand. Hit the break to see HazeOver in action.
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Have you ever wished that you could fade out non-active windows in the background, leaving you to focus on the task at hand? HazeOver...
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It's not available in the Australian MAS, this is the first time I've encountered this.
April 25 2011 at 5:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGuess the developer heard the cries. It's back to .99. Too bad I already started using Isolator. It's free and has more options. Thanks Macbitz!
April 25 2011 at 4:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYup, that was not that well-thought. Reverted it back.
April 25 2011 at 4:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replythey jacked up the price to $1.99
April 25 2011 at 2:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCan anyone tell me what the music on the video is and who is playing?
April 25 2011 at 1:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis is pretty cool, particularly for someone with multiple monitors going. So far I like it.
April 25 2011 at 1:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDoes anyone know if this fades out all other windows, or just other apps? i.e. If I have a lot of emails open in Mail, does it fade out the other Mail windows?
April 25 2011 at 1:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt does dim all the other non-focused windows in the app.
April 25 2011 at 1:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGreat, thanks.
This seems to be a significant difference from Isolator, which, as far as I can tell, does not dim other windows in the same app. (Isolator has more customization options, however.)
This is a slick piece of kit, but i prefer Spirited Away (which has been covered here before). Hides all inactive windows after a set period of time. Still free from http://drikin.com/2010/11/spirited-away.html
April 25 2011 at 1:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI also love Spirited Away. It's available on the app store for free in addition to Andre's link to their website.
April 25 2011 at 5:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt would be nice if you could have it focus on *two* apps (sometimes), for example if you're working on a Word document and a Safari window, or a PDF and a Word document, etc. I'm working on a 27" iMac, probably less of an issue for a Macbook.
April 25 2011 at 11:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyjust got it, like it, the way the OS should be
only complaint...no update menu choice....so wonder how this will be done when the time comes
It's in the Mac App Store, which should take care of all updating just like the iOS App Store.
April 25 2011 at 10:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHot Apps on TUAW
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