MacOS functionality seldom employed witnessed improvement
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SuperCorners, a free and open-source application, brings a significant upgrade to the native macOS Hot Corners feature. This innovative app offers greater flexibility and a wider range of actions without replacing the built-in system, providing a user-friendly interface that is easier to navigate than the macOS native Hot Corners setup [1].
Key Capabilities and Benefits
SuperCorners extends the capabilities of the Hot Corners system with an extensive action selection. Users can choose from over 80 actions to assign to each corner of the screen, far exceeding Apple's default limit of ten actions [1]. These actions range from simple tasks like locking the screen and opening Launchpad to more specific operations such as taking partial screenshots and running network speed tests [1].
One of the standout features of SuperCorners is its customization beyond the default macOS Hot Corners. Users can set actions that can skip native shortcuts or mimic behaviors found in productivity apps like RayCast or Alfred. For example, it can open a specific website with a corner tap, adding a personal and productive touch to macOS navigation [1].
SuperCorners integrates non-intrusively, enhancing Hot Corners without overriding the native system. This means users can retain the default macOS functionality if desired while gaining augmented options in a more accessible UI [1].
Navigating SuperCorners
SuperCorners can be opened from the Menu bar, and its main Settings page can also be accessed from there. The Actions section in SuperCorners is categorized across actions linked to the Finder, app activity, media playback, content capture, window management, and more [1].
Users can assign up to ten shortcuts to the four corners of their Mac's screen, and there are zones in addition to corners, located at the midpoints aligned with both the horizontal and vertical edges of the screen [1].
SuperCorners in Action
With SuperCorners, users can perform actions such as locking the screen, opening Launchpad, taking a partial screenshot, and running a network speed test. It also allows users to unlock the screen, open Launchpad, record on-screen activity, and more, depending on their daily workflow [1].
The app's open-source nature means it will grow and add more capabilities with feedback from users and contributors. Apple has opened access to its Foundations Models framework for developers, which could potentially allow SuperCorners to bring on-device AI capabilities into the mix [1].
SuperCorners also lives in the menu bar, allowing users to access it without launching the app each time. The app's user-friendly interface makes it easier to navigate than the native macOS implementation [1].
In Summary
SuperCorners transforms the limited Hot Corners system on macOS into a powerful, highly customizable tool that boosts productivity by offering a broad variety of actions accessible via screen corners, with an easy-to-use interface, and flexible integration that complements rather than replaces Apple's feature [1].
[1] Information sourced from the SuperCorners GitHub repository: https://github.com/SuperCornersApp/SuperCorners
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- SuperCorners, an open-source application, offers a significant upgrade to macOS Hot Corners, providing a user-friendly interface for education-and-self-development and personal-growth, with over 80 actions for productivity enhancement.
- In addition to traditional macOS Hot Corners actions, SuperCorners allows users to customize their workflow by skipping native shortcuts or mimicking behaviors found in productivity apps, fostering a more efficient and productive environment.
