Unlike Windows, where closing a window automatically closes the application, macOS users know that the lifecycle is different. On a Mac, closing a window leaves the active application in the background, still taking up memory. To exit an app, it is generally necessary to use the CMD + Q combination to ensure a complete shutdown. But with a utility called Last Window Quits, everything is simpler. You close the window and don’t think about it anymore.
How to install Last Window Quits?
- Download and installation :
Download Last Window Quits (free) compatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13) and later versions like Sequoia (15). - Initial setup :
- Launch the application and click Accessibility Settings….
- Go to System Settings (Apple menu ) > Privacy and security > Accessibilityand allow Last Window Quits to detect the closing of windows.
- Validation :
- Relaunch the application, and verify that the status changes to Granted (in green).
- Accept the terms of use by clicking Acceptthen click Done.
How to use Last Window Quits?
Once configured, Last Window Quits appears in the menu bar. To optimize its use:
- Enable autostart : check the options Enabled And Start at login so that the app launches each time you log in.
From there, closing a window via the famous red button automatically closes the application completely. No need to go to the menu then “Exit XXX” or CMD+Q.
If you need some time to think, know that Last Window Quits provides an option to add a delay before closing. Go to the tab Advancedbelow “App quit timeout”. Thus, the app will still remain in memory for a few seconds, the time to reopen the last window for example.
There you go, you know everything about Last Window Quits. Oh yes, this little utility is free. Something to delight Windows fans who recently switched to macOS.
