WindowCue

Name: WindowCue — Download page. Windows Window Management
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Tales N Tools LLC

WindowCue — Free Download. Windows Window Management

WindowCue is a Windows program from Tales N Tools LLC in the form of a desktop sidebar that helps find open windows and return to them. Visual tiles show window titles, application icons and previews when Windows provides them. Search by application or window title, pinning of needed windows, grouping and reordering of tiles, switching to a window with one click. The sidebar is placed on the left or right, collapses to a narrow edge, works in overlay or reserved-space modes. The optional Smart Pin feature uses local artificial intelligence to suggest related windows; manual organization works with Smart Pin off.

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File size: 238.3 MB

The latest version of WindowCue is: 1.1.1

Operating system: Windows

Languages: English

Developer: Tales N Tools LLC

Price: $10.00 USD

Window search. The search field in the sidebar finds open windows by title or application name. Matching windows appear as tiles; selecting a tile switches to the corresponding window. Search covers open windows available to the system and serves as the main way to quickly find a needed window among running applications.
Visual tiles. Each open window is represented by a tile showing the window title and application icon. When Windows and the source application provide a preview, the tile also shows it. Previews help recognize a window visually, while the title and icon remain available regardless of whether a preview exists.
One-click switching. Selecting a tile switches to the window linked to it. This is the main mechanism for returning to a needed application from the sidebar without using the taskbar or keyboard switching.
Window pinning. Needed windows are pinned to stay visible in the sidebar. Pins are saved in settings and are not lost when the set of open windows changes. Pinning is done manually and does not depend on optional features.
Tile grouping. Tiles are combined into groups for ordering by task or application. Groups separate windows by work context and speed up navigation through the sidebar when many windows are open.
Reordering tiles. The order of tiles and groups is changed manually. The arrangement is saved in settings, so the sidebar keeps an organized appearance between work sessions.
Sidebar placement. The sidebar is placed at the left or right edge of the desktop. The choice of side takes into account the position of other panels and the usual organization of the workspace.
Collapsing to a narrow edge. The sidebar collapses to a narrow edge at the screen border, freeing space on the desktop. Expanding returns the full view of the sidebar with tiles and search.
Overlay and reserved-space modes. In overlay mode the sidebar is displayed over the desktop. In reserved-space mode the sidebar occupies part of the screen and application windows do not cover its area.
Smart Pin. The optional feature suggests related windows to pin using a local artificial intelligence model. For new settings the feature is off. When enabled, the program asks for confirmation and suggestions do not change pins until the action is accepted. An existing saved setting or recovery copy can retain a previously chosen enablement.
Local data storage. Settings, pins, groups, tile order and observed application history are stored locally. When browser tab information is available, tab titles and selection state are processed locally; page contents are not read and typing in other applications is not recorded.
Window management without internet. Window management happens on the PC and Smart Pin's AI processing has no cloud inference fallback. Smart Pin setup can connect to the internet for model information and downloads. Supporting Microsoft software may also communicate over the network.
Trial version and Microsoft Store distribution. The program is available in Microsoft Store with a 7-day trial. Current regional pricing, trial terms and system requirements are listed in the Store listing. Current requirements include Windows 11 version 26100 or later and an x64 PC.
Updates through Microsoft Store. For the Microsoft Store version, updates are checked through the store's update check section. Microsoft's guide describes how to check for available app updates.
User support. Requests are sent to support@talesntools.com with the WindowCue version and a description of the problem. Support is provided in English. Before sending screenshots and logs, remove private window titles, document contents, passwords and other unnecessary information.

WindowCue was created by Tales N Tools LLC, a developer of software for Windows. The program is written in the C# programming language using the .NET platform and Windows technologies for working with windows and desktop sidebars. The first public version 1.0.9 was distributed as a standalone application, including through Gumroad. In version 1.1 the operating logic changed: the X button in earlier builds exited the application, and in the new version the interface behavior was revised, as reported in the version 1.1 release notes.