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andym172
Jun 28, 2006, 05:31 PM
The title speaks for itself :)

Having recently discovered this cool little app (http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/) I was wondering what other users consider to be its coolest feature?



radiantm3
Jun 28, 2006, 06:15 PM
I use it to make breakfast everyday.

eggs (tab) compose with (tab) stove (enter)
oj (tab) pour into (tab) cup (enter)

Seriously, I use it mainly as an app launcher. I don't like it to index my whole HD because it tends to slow things down a bit. I couldn't imagine using a mac without it.

swindmill
Jun 29, 2006, 09:30 AM
I only really use it as an app launcher, but sometimes use it to send an email to someone in my address book, rather than opening mail and typing in the person's address.

Phatpat
Jun 29, 2006, 09:47 AM
I've tried it a few times, but I can never really get the hang of it. Spotlight, command-tab, and keyboard shortcuts just seem to work faster for me.

Applespider
Jun 29, 2006, 09:47 AM
App launcher

Add to my 'to do' list (using append to text file)

Notifies me of the currently playing song in iTunes

Occasionally send a file to someone with it

gloss
Jun 29, 2006, 09:55 AM
Mostly as an app launcher, but man is it ever handy. Also nice for launching a particular artist/album/song in iTunes.

Fn-Fn-i-M-o-v-Enter!

QCassidy352
Jun 29, 2006, 10:31 AM
app launcher, file launcher, 1-touch disk image mounting and itunes play/pause... it's so great. I don't know how I used a mac for years without it...

count chocula
Jun 29, 2006, 10:33 AM
i just app and file launch with it

zweigand
Jun 29, 2006, 10:44 AM
App launcher + Keyboard Shortcuts (triggers)

I assign AppleScripts to triggers to do common tasks ...such as

Command+Shift+Up Arrow = Play/Pause iTunes
Command+Shift+Right Arrow = Next Track
Command+Shift+Left Arrow = Previous Track
Command+Shift+Down Arrow = Bring iTunes to front

Command+Shift+* = Upload the file to my home machine's desktop

etc.