System Utilities > Shutdown & Launch Utilities

Description: Application Wizard provides easy access to your applications, documents and pictures.Application Wizard lets you quickly open, quit, show and hide applications, open them automatically at startup and force them to open using Rosetta, turn single application mode on and quit background-only applications and the Finder.With Application Wizard you can also navigate volumes and frequently used folders to quickly open enclosed items, easily access favorite files, recent folders, Address Book contacts and your iPhoto or Aperture library, preview images, music, movies and PDF files, copy pictures and display slideshows, view the metadata associated with files and check system memory usage.What's new in this version:The automatic showing of all open applications when single application mode is turned off can now be disabled. To keep inactive applications hidden, deselect the Show all when turning single application mode off checkbox in the Menus pane.The X11 application now appears in the Quit and Switch menus, s...

Keywords: address book application contacts pictures folders library address movies 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3584 kb; Updated: 2008-06-06

Description: The perfect compliment to the dock. It can hold a large number of applications all conveniently organized in a pull down menu that operates much like the old Apple Menu, but easier to arrange using SunnyMenu's built in Menu Editor. Works with URL Bookmarks and dynamic folder contents.SunnyMenu now sports 5 menus, one for each corner and the dock has its own customizable menu. Upon first load it will build a working list of some of the applications you already have!What's new in this version:Bugs fixed.

Keywords: editor folder 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 2662 kb; Updated: 2008-06-05

Description: TabMeister is a desktop utility that allows the user to organize applications, files, and folders into Tabs which act like pop-up windows sitting on the edge of the screen. Rather than cramming dozens of files into the Dock, these Tabs now allow for better organization of all of the files that users commonly need. TabMeister gives you immediate access to hundreds of files without cluttering the Dock or desktop, and it has a distinctive iPhone-esque appearance.What's new in this version:Fixed problem where tab would close when Settings contextual menu was invoked.

Keywords: organize windows utility desktop folders screen access files 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1843 kb; Updated: 2008-05-19

Description: RapidoStart is a Free application designed to quickly launch applications, open documents, or access folders. When there is not enough space in the Apple Dock, you can use RapidoStart to stock an endless number of items! RapidoStart is also more discreet. It can be used in conjunction with the Apple Dock or as its replacement. RapidoStart is Freeware, gratis and freely usable! You can copy and distribute it. You can use it for as long a time as you want. RapidoStart requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. RapidoStart is also optimized for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.What's new in this version:Bugs fixedUpdated user interface

Keywords: application freeware folders access space free time copy 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 6963 kb; Updated: 2008-04-27

Description: Overflow is an application designed to quickly launch applications, open documents, or access folders while keeping the size of your dock in check. Anything you want can be added to the Overflow interface, making it accessible though a few simple mouse clicks or keystrokes. The interface is resizable, and fully customizable. Create separate categories for your applications, work files, games, or anything else you want to be able to access quickly. After using Overflow, we think you'll find it just as indispensable as we do.What's new in this version:Fixed an issue that would cause applications launched from Overflow to appear in the background.Fixed compatibility issues with Spaces.Fixed a crash on startup issue that could occur under certain circumstances.Overflow now shows it's icon in the Dock by default (can be turned off in preferences).Items with custom names no longer revert to their default name when moved.Fixed an issue where the Overflow window would sometimes appear during a drag anywhere in th...

Keywords: application folders access window create games files mouse 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1024 kb; Updated: 2008-02-25

Description: Proxi is a free utility from Griffin Technology for Mac OS X. It allows the assignment of automated events called "tasks" to a variety of "triggers" such as hotkeys, email, iTunes, RSS feeds, as well as hardware available from Griffin such as the PowerMate, AirClick or radio SHARK. These tasks can do such things as display messages on the computer screen, play a sound, write to a file, execute an AppleScript, control iTunes or iChat.What's new in this version:Eliminated several small memory leaks.Reduced idle CPU usage.Fixed a problem where Proxi might crash when deleting a Scheduled trigger.Added an option to suppress battery monitor triggers if the charge / discharge time is unknown.Insertion point color in Screen Message view adjusts based on background color.

Keywords: computer utility control monitor memory screen email color 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 2150 kb; Updated: 2008-02-15

Description: This program brings back the Apple Menu to Mac OS X and includes also a complete application launcher. By adding one or more global menus to the right side of the menu bar you can easily access your preferred applications, folders (and subfolders), documents and files. Furthermore there's no explicit need for a configuration (e.g. creating lots of folders and aliases or adding items to user-defined setups) - just activate the menus you like. All menus and submenus update themselves automatically just like the good old Apple Menu so it's not necessary to refresh them manually. In addition, XMenu optionally displays small or large icons and follows aliases and symbolic links. Finally, please note that contrary to most other solutions, this is neither a hack ("haxie") nor an unofficial menu extra.What's new in this version:NEW Italian and Swedish localizations.Improved: Much faster type selection on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.Improved: Overall performance.Removed: Support for Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther.

Keywords: application folders access files icons 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 250 kb; Updated: 2007-12-19

Description: Sapiens is an application launcher, it helps you access all the applications in your Mac. Sapiens is clever because it learns from you, so unlike any other launcher it predicts the applications you will likely need and offers a visualization of this prediction in an intuitive way. Sapiens is activated by moving the mouse in a circle (yes, it is a mouse gesture that finally works), therefore touching the keyboard is really the last resort to be used in case you want to search for a specific application.Sapiens was created because we recognize that users are tired of launching applications by typing (whether by using Spotlight or any other keyboard-based launcher). These launchers make us feel like we're back in the '80's when the keyboard was the only input device.Everyone wants to have visual access to their favorite applications, but it's inefficient and frustrating to organize applications in different folders or in different docks. Life is too short, and there's not enough time to waste fighting agains...

Keywords: application organize keyboard folders search access mouse time 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 968 kb; Updated: 2007-12-15

Description: FastScripts is a utility for quickly and elegantly executing AppleScript and shell scripts from within any application. FastScripts is a super-charged replacement for the Apple "Script Menu" menu extra. In addition to the functionality provided by Apple's Script Menu utility, FastScripts offers a number of compelling improvements:User-definable keyboard shortcuts for any scripts in the menu"SmartSwitching" avoids unnecessary context switchesElegant Application-Specific scripts supportConvenient shortcuts for editing and revealing scriptsFAST!For more information, visit the FastScripts home page:http://www.red-sweater.com/RedSweater/FastScripts.htmlWhat's new in this version:Version 2.3.6Leopard fixes:Restore ability to run Automator workflowsFix menu placement of Apple scripts vs. User scripts

Keywords: information application keyboard utility restore scripts script page 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 519 kb; Updated: 2007-12-11

Description: ToolBar Extras is a set of apps that adds a little more functionality to your Finder windows. Take a look at the screenshot to see how I have set it up on my machine.What's new in this version:New: Check out the Product page. 2.0.1: Added "Update" button to check for version updates, and a "?" button linked to the "ToolBar Extras" website for info.

Keywords: screenshot windows website toolbar button page 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4; File size: 842 kb; Updated: 2007-11-25