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DragThing 5.9.5

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Apr 19, 2010

Pros

  • Supports multiple docks
  • Can create clippings
  • Can hide docks as drawers
  • Supports document previews

Cons

  • Some basic functionality duplicated by Apple's Dock

Software Details

  • TLA Systems
  • 11.05.09
  • OS X 10.4.11 or later
  • Universal
  • $29

Macworld's DragThing 5.9.5 Coverage

  • DragThing 5.9.5 TLA Systems' DragThing is alive, well, and ready to do your dock-based bidding.
  • Make Snow Leopard (and other cats) roar like Lion Can't wait for Lion's release later this year? Computerworld's Rayn Faas tracks down current Mac utilities and apps that can turn make your Snow Leopard-running Mac approximate some of Lion's promised features.
  • The best Gems of 2010...so far Despite all the iPhone excitement this week, your Mac is still chugging away. Take a look at our favorite Gems from the first half of 2010 and reward your "real" computer with some quality software.
  • Essential Mac utilities: launchers Launcher apps such as DragThing and LaunchBar can make your Mac workflow infinitely easier. Unfortunately, finding the right one isn't always so simple. Dan Miller walks you through the decision.
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