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How to hide the Dock, organise your apps into groups and launch anything from the macOS menu bar, plus what is new in ShortcutDock.
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Launchpad Is Gone in macOS Tahoe: What to Use Instead
Apple removed Launchpad in macOS 26 Tahoe and replaced it with the Applications view in Spotlight. Here is what changed, and four ways to get a visual app grid back.
The Best Bartender Alternatives for Mac in 2026
Looking for a Bartender alternative to hide and organize your menu bar icons? We compare the free, open-source and paid options, and cover what macOS can already do without any of them.
Mac Dock Replacement: The Best Alternative Launchers in 2026
Spotlight, Raycast, Alfred, an Applications stack or a menu bar launcher: what each one replaces about the Dock, what it does not, and how to switch without regretting it.
Best App Launchers for Mac in 2026: A Comparison
Spotlight, Alfred, Raycast, LaunchBar and ShortcutDock compared honestly: what each one is genuinely good at, what it costs you, and which to pick for how you actually work.
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