Having trouble getting two windows to display side by side on my screen

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Having trouble getting two windows to display side by side on my screen

I’m having trouble getting Safari and Arc to stay open side by side on my Mac. I like to use both browsers for different things, but when I try to drag one window next to the other, the first one minimizes automatically.

I recorded a short video showing what happens. How can I fix this, or am I using the window feature incorrectly? I haven’t used a MacBook since 2020, so I’m still getting used to the newer multitasking options.

https://app.aistudios.com/share/68e7f88ef3584f8505d0b3d8

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Oct 9, 2025 11:20 AM

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Answer 1

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Horourskes

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Oct 10, 2025 2:26 AM in response to XxiluvthesunxX

That’s macOS Stage Manager doing its thing — it auto-minimizes other apps when one is active. To keep Safari and Arc side by side, either turn Stage Manager off (System Settings → Desktop & Dock → Stage Manager → Off) or use Split View by holding the green button in a window’s corner and choosing “Tile Window to Left/Right.”

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Answer 2

dialabrain

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Oct 9, 2025 11:46 AM in response to XxiluvthesunxX

You need to disable Stage Manager in System Settings > Desktop & Dock.

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