[Freeflyer]

Hi,

I've got a long list of applications now that takes time to scroll through when I pull up the applications folder from the dock. I was thinking of reorganising the applications folder by creating sub-folders and moving the applications into them. would this cause a problem with dock shortcuts etc.

Would it be better to create a new folder containing subfolders and use aliases to the original programs that remain in a big list in the original applications folder.

Thanks,

J.

[Toyin]

I used to do option number 2. I had a folder called Launcher and within that folder placed alias of my Applications in subfolders within the Launcher folder. However hands down the fastest way to launch applications is Launchbar. Command+space, type 2-3letters, then press enter and presto! your app is launched

[Thor]

Would it be better to create a new folder containing subfolders and use aliases to the original programs that remain in a big list in the original applications folder.

Yes.

[Uncle Skeleton]

moving your actual apps around won't interfere with the Dock, but it will break them if Software Update tries to update any of them

[Freeflyer]

Thanks for the replies. I've downloaded launchbar, and I'm trying it out. Takes some getting used to.

Meantime I'll set up a folder of aliases.

Many thanks,

J.

[Toyin]

The cool thing about Launchbar is that it very customizable. Personally I have it scan only my applications folder and then add frequently accessed documents later. It also 'learns' from your habits.