[GH-ISSUE #1811] Preferences Pane Opens Frequently #997

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opened 2026-05-05 07:01:03 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 3 comments

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2026-05-05 07:01:03 -06:00

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Originally created by @awh37 on GitHub (Oct 5, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1811

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Describe the bug

Recently, an issue started where the preferences pane for the app opens frequently. It's a bit intermittent, so sometimes it happens without a preceding event I notice, but there is one case that seems to make it pop up every time - when using the app Rectangle Pro, I have a keyboard shortcut to reorganize window panes, and whenever activating that, the monitorcontrol preferences pane opens.

Steps to reproduce

when using the app Rectangle Pro, I have a keyboard shortcut to reorganize window panes, and whenever activating that, the monitorcontrol preferences pane opens.

Expected behavior

Nothing

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Environment Information (please complete the following information)

- macOS version: Sequoia 15.1.1
- Mac model: M1 Max MB Pro
- MonitorControl version: 4.2.0 Build 7048
- Monitor(s): LG
- Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): yes

Originally created by @awh37 on GitHub (Oct 5, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1811 ### Before opening the issue, have you...? - [x] Searched for existing issues - [x] Looked through [the wiki](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/wiki) - [x] Updated MonitorControl to the latest version (if applicable) ### Describe the bug Recently, an issue started where the preferences pane for the app opens frequently. It's a bit intermittent, so sometimes it happens without a preceding event I notice, but there is one case that seems to make it pop up every time - when using the app Rectangle Pro, I have a keyboard shortcut to reorganize window panes, and whenever activating that, the monitorcontrol preferences pane opens. ### Steps to reproduce when using the app Rectangle Pro, I have a keyboard shortcut to reorganize window panes, and whenever activating that, the monitorcontrol preferences pane opens. ### Expected behavior Nothing ### Anything else? _No response_ ### Environment Information (please complete the following information) ```markdown - macOS version: Sequoia 15.1.1 - Mac model: M1 Max MB Pro - MonitorControl version: 4.2.0 Build 7048 - Monitor(s): LG - Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): yes ```

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:01:10 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025):

Hmm. This is certainly new. :) Not sure why that would happen. Maybe the app binary is launched again (re-launch causes Preferences to open) or maybe the Settings keyboard shortcut is somehow invoked (that should require the menu to be open though).

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025): Hmm. This is certainly new. :) Not sure why that would happen. Maybe the app binary is launched again (re-launch causes Preferences to open) or maybe the Settings keyboard shortcut is somehow invoked (that should require the menu to be open though).

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:01:11 -06:00

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@awh37 commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025):

Yeah, I figured this was a weird one. Just a moment ago I had another occurrence from a different cause - maybe this can help narrow it down lol

I run my MB Pro in clamshell 90% of the time with 2 LG displays. Just now, I opened my MB screen because I'm doing some intensive exports. When I opened it, one of my desktops slid over and the MonitorControl pane opened.

@awh37 commented on GitHub (Oct 6, 2025): Yeah, I figured this was a weird one. Just a moment ago I had another occurrence from a different cause - maybe this can help narrow it down lol I run my MB Pro in clamshell 90% of the time with 2 LG displays. Just now, I opened my MB screen because I'm doing some intensive exports. When I opened it, one of my desktops slid over and the MonitorControl pane opened.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:01:12 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2025):

Maybe the preferences keyboard shortcut (command+,) triggers it?

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2025): Maybe the preferences keyboard shortcut (command+,) triggers it?