Usually if you want to open a program or document, you click on your Dock/Taskbar icon or search for it in the Finder/Windows. An application launcher allows you to access those same files with only a few quick keyboard strokes. It’s a huge timesaver! Here are a few launchers you can try:
If an application on your computer isn’t responding, wait a few minutes. It may only be temporarily stalled. If the program really is stuck, use one of the following options to force quit.
If you use certain programs or files or visit particular websites every time you start your computer, you might as well have your Mac open them for you automatically.
Open your System Preferences. Under System, click on Accounts. Click on your account from the list on the left and then click on the Login Items tab on the right. Click the Plus button to add programs, files or even website shortcuts to the list. You can also do this by dragging icons onto the list.
When you buy music or other media through iTunes, only devices authorized by your iTunes account can use them. You can authorize up to five computers to use the files you purchase. This is useful when you want to share your media with other computers in your home or with your friends.
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