Easy way to open applications

santiaraujo · santiaraujo #1 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 04:25 PM

I am looking for a way to open up applications without going to the dock, just using my keyboard. For example, how can I open up Safari by just using some quick keyboard shortcuts....do i need to download something in order to do this???

digitalscrap · digitalscrap #2 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 04:35 PM

You should download Quicksilver, my favorite OS X app of all time (and I'm not kidding).

Read all about it here: Quicksilver

I honestly can't imagine my workflow without it. Best of all, it is free.

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eric · eric #3 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 04:35 PM

command+space to open spotlight, type the beginning of the name of your app, arrow down one, hit enter.

RezDuane · RezDuane #4 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 09:08 PM

Yup, Quicksilver.

Kash · Kash #5 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 10:00 PM

Another vote for Quicksilver. I rarely open my Applications folder anymore.

kfordham281 · kfordham281 #6 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric

command+space to open spotlight, type the beginning of the name of your app, arrow down one, hit enter.

If you're on Leopard you could use the above method. I've heard of people not installing Quicksilver after installing Leopard. I just tried it using Tiger and Quicksilver is faster.

eric · eric #7 (**permalink**)

12-27-2007, 11:27 PM

just did it in tiger, works just fine...

kkelly122 · kkelly122 #8 (**permalink**)

12-28-2007, 01:21 AM

i dragged the apps folder into the dock next to the trash can, so when i click on it, its like a grid menu with all the apps, instead of going through the HDD

edit: sorry didnt completely read the post about not going to the dock. quicksilver should do wonders for you.

Ghostshadow · Ghostshadow #9 (**permalink**)

12-28-2007, 02:23 AM

I just use the default shortcuts, they are fast enough for me, I tried to use quicksilver, it just feels weird to use for me, it's nice.. but I just would rather press Command + Shift + A to get to my apps, I then press the apps letter on the keyboard and it'll open.

digitalscrap #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2007 Posts: 185 Mac Specs: White 2GHz C2D Macbook - 3GB RAM, 80GB HDD	12-27-2007, 04:35 PM You should download Quicksilver, my favorite OS X app of all time (and I'm not kidding). Read all about it here: Quicksilver I honestly can't imagine my workflow without it. Best of all, it is free. Quicksilver download 1-2-3-Mac.com
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Kash #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	12-27-2007, 10:00 PM Another vote for Quicksilver. I rarely open my Applications folder anymore. June 2007 July 2009
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eric #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	12-27-2007, 11:27 PM just did it in tiger, works just fine... Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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santiaraujo #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 27, 2007 Posts: 8	12-27-2007, 04:25 PM I am looking for a way to open up applications without going to the dock, just using my keyboard. For example, how can I open up Safari by just using some quick keyboard shortcuts....do i need to download something in order to do this???
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RezDuane #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 13, 2007 Posts: 146 Mac Specs: Mac Pro; 2 x 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon; 10 GB 667 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM; 2 TB HD + 1MBP;4 iMacs;1MM	12-27-2007, 09:08 PM Yup, Quicksilver.
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kkelly122 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 24, 2006 Location: Long Beach Island, NJ Posts: 666 Mac Specs: MBP l iPhone l iPod	12-28-2007, 01:21 AM i dragged the apps folder into the dock next to the trash can, so when i click on it, its like a grid menu with all the apps, instead of going through the HDD edit: sorry didnt completely read the post about not going to the dock. quicksilver should do wonders for you.
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Ghostshadow #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,065 Mac Specs: iBook G3 - You'll be missed.	12-28-2007, 02:23 AM I just use the default shortcuts, they are fast enough for me, I tried to use quicksilver, it just feels weird to use for me, it's nice.. but I just would rather press Command + Shift + A to get to my apps, I then press the apps letter on the keyboard and it'll open.
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