DeskCover

What it does

DeskCover is an application for Mac that highlights the active application and shades all other windows.

DeskCover also allows you to focus on your current task by highlighting the window of the currently active application. Beautiful alternative to Hazeover

DeskCover is a simple Mac application that allows you to hide the mess on your desktop with a single mouse click or by pressing a global hotkey. DeskCover also allows you to focus on your current task by highlighting the window of the currently active applicationand automatically dimming those of inactive ones. Additionally, the DeskCover Pro app also features an “Isolate multiple Windows” mode which enables you to keep between two and five windows isolated for keeping your work area as free of distractions as possible. Use the color, system wallpaper or your own picture as a cover that will hide the desktop or isolate the active window. You can also adjust background…from noteifyapp.com

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