Resize, Drag, Manage windows easily with AltDrag for Windows PC

At times, it becomes difficult to move, resize, drag and manage several separate open windows at the same time – or move parts of them off the screen. AltDrag attempts to resolve this issue. It is an on-screen window resizing application, simple and light in weight that allows a user to drag windows from point-to-point by holding down the Alt key.

Resize, Drag, Manage windows easily

The newly released version of AltDrag has a graphical user interface that lets you configure settings to meet your preferences and includes Chinese language support too.

One can resize a particular window by simply using the right-mouse button, or maximize it to view the details more clearly by using the double-click option. To snap (attach) a window to its nearby windows simply hold/use the ‘Shift’ key.

New features added:

• Added Graphical User Interface configuration
• Added ability to scroll through windows with the scroll-wheel
• Added ability to blacklist by process name
• New mouse action addition: Lower
• Performance-enhancing options like ResizeRate and MoveRate, if resizing or dragging is slow
• Keyboard shortcuts such as the use of ‘Escape’ to stop AltDragRemoved info.txt

Pros:

• Lightweight application
• Excellent integration with Windows OS
• Makes the desktop look neat and clean

Cons:

• Requires holding down two keys simultaneously while dragging

AltDrag, by consuming very little resources, allows you to move and resize windows quickly in a much easier way and with fewer mouse movements.

If you have used Linux, you are probably familiar with Alt-dragging. Once you have gotten used to it, you’ll want to use it in Windows as well.

You can download AltDrag application from here.

What feature in Windows 11/10 allows you to resize windows quickly?

The best way to resize windows quickly on Windows 11/10 is by using the Snap Layout feature. It is a newly integrated option in Windows 11, which helps you move the window to almost any place on your screen. You can hover your mouse over the Minimize/Maximize button to find the layouts on your screen. Then, you can choose a location where you want to snap it.

How do I resize multiple windows in Windows 11/10?

There is no in-built option in Windows 11 or Windows 10 to resize multiple windows at a time. However, you can use the AltDrag tool to get the job done. However, you need to use multiple keys simultaneously to drag or manage multiple opened windows together.

TIP: Taekwindow is another such freeware app that lets you do the same. You can check it out too.