MPU 007: LaunchBar Blackbelt
In this episode we cover popular application launcher, LaunchBar. This episode goes beyond the basics and includes are several power user tips. We recommend you listen to this one in front of a Mac equipped with LaunchBar. Enjoy.
LaunchBar Discount Code – 15% Off, Valid through August 31.
DT-37F9-D8EB
Links of Interest
LaunchBar
LaunchBar Features Page
LaunchBar Scripts
Timer Script
LaunchBar Search Templates
Wolfram Alpha Template
David’s favorite – Tea Timer
Other Launchers
Apple Spotlight
Google Quick Search Box
Quicksilver
Drag Thing
Butler
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Tags: Productivity
July 26th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
The show recent documents key combination did not work for me, instead the “Quick Look” appeared when I hit the space bar. I could not find anything in the preferences to change that. What I’m I doing wrong David.
Extremely useful podcast for Mac users, keep up the good work guys.
Jay
July 27th, 2009 at 11:59 am
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Wow! Thank you so much—-who knew. I’m a big keyboard person and was thrilled to hear about this program. (I’m also very new to the Mac) Even using a few features make this worth the money. I can’t thank you enough.
August 1st, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I absolutely love this podcast. I’m almost as addicted to it as I am my MBP. This episode solved one of the biggest irritants I have with Mac OS X, Spotlight. It’s not awful. It’s just appears to be incomplete. After listening to the podcast and trying some of the features, I can’t imagine not having this utility. It’s worth every penny.
I just went to ITunes and gave your podcast 5 stars.
August 1st, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Jay Friedman: I think you are suppose to use the right arrow key to view recently opened docments.
August 6th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Thanks! I haven’t had too much time to read up on Launch Bar, but this episode helped realize the benefits of this app. I’ve reinstalled the trial today and I’m doing my best to give this a go. I’m really loving it so far. Just have to get myself in the habit of using it.
August 14th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Thank you so much!
I was an avid Spotlight user before to open my apps. First, this was an issue for me: I had to disable the Spotlight shortcut in the System Preferences of OS X in order to get Launch Bar to work with cmd-Space.
But after that: I am in LaunchBar wonderland right now.
The ownly downer: When I will be back at work in a week from now using the PC, I will… oh boy… I am in a happy place right now. No PC…
August 20th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I already have LaunchBar and love it. I’m going to listen to this podcast in a sec here…
August 24th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Hey there,
I heard this episode and was hoping that my screencasts will be mentioned – somehow.
But they weren’t and I’m pretty sure it’s not because I’m one of those sauerkrauts and my accent is just terrible. More probably you just missed them.
http://www.macosxscreencasts.com/?s=launchbar
August 24th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Zettt,
I wasn’t aware of your screencasts but they look very good.
August 26th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Thanks, admin.
Glad you like them.
September 13th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I used to be a huge quicksilver fan, however since SL its been really bad, buggy, plugins broken, crashing, so I knew it was time to go looking for another app of this kind. After finding and installing launchbar I was looking for launchbar tutorials which led me here. Great podcast learned alot. I’ve subscribed as well.
September 13th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
oh by the way zettt found your videos as well, awesome tutorials.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:26 am
Thanks Scott. Warm words are always welcome.
November 27th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
This episode alone was the reason that paid for a copy of LaunchBar yesterday. Very useful info.
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Thanks for the podcast. Very informative. Very good job! I’ve subscribed and will look forward to listening to the others. And thanks, Zett, for the screencast link. Looks good. Will definitely check it out.
Best,
malthe (Denmark)
December 10th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Best podcast for mac. Love the way you interact and get along with each other.
Most shows with multiple hosts try to highlight their presence. You two are awesome.
December 16th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Great podcast !
One problem: I also cannot get the “show recent docs” to work, either with the Space command ( shows file in Quick Look) or the R-arrow key ( per poster, above).
How do I ennable the Recent Docs feature ?
Best,
Max