Comments on: 9 Mac Launchers to Speed up your Workflow

By: David K

David K — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:38:34 +0000

I just put a copy of my applications folder on the dock — set it to grid view and BAM — all my apps 1 click away !!

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Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:24:12 +0000

[...] For a more detailed look at Launchbar, check out this Tidbits review. Be sure to check out the round up of Mac launcher apps as well. /* */ 0 [...]

By: harringg

harringg — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:03:32 +0000

As a user of Overflow, it is very much a keyboard based launcher. I *hate* the mouse for launching apps. Setup is in fact manual as mentioned, but once done, it’s all keyboard driven.

Examples:
Ctrl-space brings it up, Cmd-2 (user configurable) gives me my video apps window, F, then space launches FinalCutPro

Ctrl-space brings it up, Cmd-3 (user configurable) gives me my text editing apps window, S, then space launches Smultron.

You can also arrow around the apps if there is more than one app with the same first letter.

Also, PathFinder (Finder replacement) has a hidden launcher built it too. Currently it’s fairly weak, but the devs have indicated improvements in upcoming versions.

By: Perry

Perry — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:20:53 +0000

I’ve used Sapiens for a couple of months now and I wouldn’t go back to anything else.

it’s worth noting that A) you can invoke it with a key command, even though you seemed to say otherwise in the review, and B) you have to train the software, which does take about a week and a half (or 3-5 days if you use your computer for 10+ hours a day, like I do).

As a software developer quickly switching between apps and not wanting to have to take my hand off the mouse while doing something, this method has quickly become an instant favorite for me. It brings up the correct application 95% of the time for me, and if not I just type any couple of letters in the application name and it pops up (MUCH faster than my previous method of using Spotlight).

You can also just grab a file and invoke it with the circle motion to bring up a list of apps that can open that file. Super quick!

By: Visual App Launching with Bevy | Smoking Apples

Visual App Launching with Bevy | Smoking Apples — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:10:45 +0000

[...] looked at 9 app launchers in a previous article, but here’s a new launcher that deserves a mention. Bevy from Bergdesign is [...]

By: Chas

Chas — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:44:57 +0000

I still use Himmelbar, mouse based, cute little cloud in the menu bar, instant access to apps and utilities in an alphabetical list. Couldn’t be simpler or quicker.