# Fix a hot corner that performs two actions

Check both CubbyPad’s corner choice and macOS Hot Corners when moving into a corner opens an unexpected system view.

Last updated 26 October 2026

## Follow these steps

1. Open CubbyPad Settings › Opening and note the chosen corner.

1. Use Open Hot Corners… to inspect the macOS assignment.

1. Remove the conflicting system action or choose another CubbyPad corner.

1. Test by moving away and entering the corner again.

## What to expect

A single pointer movement should have a predictable result. Changing the assignment resolves the opening conflict without editing app folders or resetting the launcher.

A hot corner reacts to pointer movement on connected displays. A screen edge can also be involved in other macOS behavior, so test the actual desk setup rather than only one isolated display.

## If the result is different

If the grid opens on an unexpected screen, investigate Display › Open on separately. If the corner continues to trigger another utility, check that utility’s settings as well. Keep the keyboard shortcut working while comparing assignments.

For the broader walkthrough, read [when cubbypad does not open as expected](https://cubbypad.com/guides/troubleshooting/).

## Related answers.

[### Select the three-finger pinch gesture

Choose Three fingers under Pinch to open for a CubbyPad gesture separate from the thumb-and-three-fingers motion.

Read answer ↗](https://cubbypad.com/help/three-finger-pinch/)[### Use the thumb-and-three-fingers pinch

CubbyPad offers the familiar thumb-and-three-fingers pinch, but macOS may assign its own Apps view to the same movement.

Read answer ↗](https://cubbypad.com/help/four-finger-pinch/)[### Record a different CubbyPad opening shortcut

Record your own key combination in Settings › Opening if the automatic opening shortcut does not suit your workflow.

Read answer ↗](https://cubbypad.com/help/change-opening-shortcut/)

Source: https://cubbypad.com/help/hot-corner-conflict/