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LaunchBar 5.0.2

Macworld Rating

5.0 out of 5 Mice, May 11, 2010

Pros

  • Opens almost anything—files, applications, Websites, and more
  • Records clipboard history
  • Includes improved calculator feature

Cons

  • Can be quite complex
  • Learning how to get the most out of it requires study

Software Details

  • Objective Development
  • 10.20.09
  • 10.4
  • Universal
  • €24

Macworld's LaunchBar 5.0.2 Coverage

  • LaunchBar 5.0.2 Practically perfect application (and everything else) launcher gets even better.
  • Be More Productive with LaunchBar, Part 2 We love launcher utilities, which let you find and open files, folders, and applications using the keyboard. But they can do much more. Senior editor Dan Frakes shows you a second set of tips for using his favorite launcher, LaunchBar.
  • How to use your Mac without a mouse Becoming a mouse-avoiding keyboard junkie is a learnable skill; it requires practice and memorization. Everyone knows a few keyboard shortcuts, and mastering more will help you get your work done faster.
  • LaunchBar updated with better Firefox support, tweaks Objective Development has released its first LaunchBar update in nearly a year, adding support for Firefox bookmark folders, extra Calculcator and Phone number functions, and a ton of minor tweaks and improvements.
  • Top 10 must-install software Gems Mac Gemeister Dan Frakes was forced by his editor to pick ten must-have software downloads. After much deliberation, here's Dan's list.
  • 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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