Beam

Blog.

Notes on Beam, working across several Macs, and what we are building.

  1. · 5 min read

    Run a headless Mac mini and see its windows

    Beam shares one window at a time, or a whole display when you pick one. Then make sleep and reboot reliable.

  2. · 8 min read

    Test Mac layouts beyond your screen

    Test macOS app layouts just before and after they change, then use Beam to resize the window into shapes the other Mac can fit more easily.

  3. · 5 min read

    When a shared Mac window disappears

    Minimize, hide, close, and Spaces affect Mac windows differently. See what each action means while you work with a beamed window.

  4. · 3 min read

    Running a headless Mac mini from your desk

    A Mac mini in a closet with no display and no keyboard is a good place for builds and agents. Here is how to set it up so its windows open on the Mac you are actually sitting at.