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Slidepad

Keep most used apps at hand

Slidepad gives you a slide-out browser for the websites and web apps you check often, so you can handle quick tasks on your Mac with less window switching.

by Slidepad · 92% positive (520)

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What you get

You can answer messages and check web apps without rearranging your windows.

You get a slide-out space for the websites and web apps you use throughout the day. Move your pointer to either edge of your screen to bring up Slack, Gmail, your calendar, or another site, then slide it away when you’re done. You can reply to a message without opening the separate Slack app or hunting through browser tabs.

When an email needs details from your calendar and a recent conversation, you can check both without rearranging your main workspace. Add sites by entering a URL or search terms, with no fixed limit on how many you keep available.

You can also keep a video visible in a floating picture-in-picture window. Notification badges and live notifications help you spot updates, while audio preferences let you adjust sounds and automatic muting.

  • Less window switching

    You can check frequently used web apps from the screen edge instead of bringing separate windows forward.

  • Quicker message replies

    You can answer Slack messages in the slide-out browser without opening the separate app.

  • Your sites within reach

    You can add the websites you rely on without a fixed limit on your collection.

  • Keep videos visible

    You can watch a video in a floating picture-in-picture window while using other windows.

Best for

  • You frequently check Slack, email, and calendars while working.
  • You want quick access to web apps without keeping their windows spread across your screen.

Skip it if

You probably don’t need it if your browser tabs or separate app windows already make your frequently used sites easy to reach.

Screenshots

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From the developer

Slidepad is a lightweight browser that brings the flexibility of iPad multitasking to your Mac’s screen. Slide in and out to get access to all websites or web apps you use, instantly.
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