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Alfred is a keyboard-driven productivity application for Mac OS X, helping you launch apps and search your local computer as well as the web with great speed.

FEATURES:

* Application launcher: Launch any application with a quick shortcut. Alfred will learn which apps you use often and prioritise them when you search

* Search your Mac: Quickly find and open files, bookmarks, contacts, music and more. You will never again have to wonder just where you saved that important document.

* Search the web: Search or launch your favourite websites: Maps, Amazon, eBay, Wikipedia and many more.

* Calculate and Spell: Just start typing to do a quick calculation or look up spellings, definitions or synonyms and antonyms.

* System Commands: Control your Mac with speed and efficiency. Empty trash, start the Screen Saver, restart, shut down, eject a drive and more.

* Custom Searches: Create your own web searches for frequently used websites and wikis.

Ward off RSI - skip using the mouse with this fast and beautiful app.

"New and Noteworthy" on launch day in the App Store

"Best Mac Software of 2010" - Mac App Storm

Runner up, "Best Mac App of 2010" - Cult of Mac

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Jan 14, 2011

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Software Details

Company:Running with Crayons
Current version:1.0
Download size:1.57 MB
Release date:12.18.10
OS compatibility:10.6 or later
Processor compatibility:Intel
Price when rated:$0
Current price:Free
App Store Rating:4

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Macworld's Alfred Coverage

Alfred 0.8 Alfred may not be as powerful as Launchbar, Butler, or Quicksilver. But it makes up for it with a clean interface, straightforward configuration, and effective results.
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