As we've noted several times in the past, leaving applications in the standard Mac OS X "Applications" folder -- where they are usually installed by default -- is important for avoiding a wide array ...

Make sure Aperture is in /Applications folder before updating On numerous occasions, we've noted the importance of leaving applications -- particularly Apple ...

Launchpad is the primary UI-based entry point for launching installed applications on macOS. Launchpad hasn't been updated in years, and the interface is showing its age. While I patiently await the ...

So if I download a new app and drop it in the Applications folder, why does the icon show a white "no entry" sign until I logoff and back on? It's 2011 and I thought Apple were all about the GUI ...

The ability to create a web app has been a feature in iOS and iPadOS for years and it’s finally coming to macOS with the release of Sonoma. While most Mac users work in dedicated macOS apps, it’s not ...

Launchpad is an essential part of the macOS desktop, and is a quick and easy way to access applications installed on your Mac. Here's how to get the most out of the feature. Launchpad has been part of ...

During the pandemic, many people have found themselves sharing their Macs with family members and roommates. In that situation, you may not want every app that you install to be available to everyone ...

A folder in the computer's storage hierarchy that contains the executable programs users interact with. Install programs create the application folder and copy the executable files into it along with ...

Apple has retired the Mac’s Launchpad, a feature that displayed all your apps and let you quickly pick the one you want to open. You can recreate the app launcher using these alternatives. Now, to be ...