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Dock postition
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This is how I keep it:
- bottom
- hidden
- small size
- medium magnification
- only apps that I use daily (about 17)
- 2 app folders for the other apps on the right and
- 1 To-Do folder for all the things I don't get around to do that second
I like it clean.
- bottom
- hidden
- small size
- medium magnification
- only apps that I use daily (about 17)
- 2 app folders for the other apps on the right and
- 1 To-Do folder for all the things I don't get around to do that second
I like it clean.
Smallest size always there at bottom of screen, no magnification, scale (not genie)... Currently 42 icons including trash & minimized windows.
Tend to use Apple-Tab to switch between open apps.
Tend to use Apple-Tab to switch between open apps.
My dock is on the left, hidden about medium size with not that much magnification..I don't like the bottom because I find the it gets in the way-also, I only have 1 "extra" icon, because I use quicksilver.
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The dock on my 1024x768 iMac display (I think screen real estate may have a significant influence on people's preferences): Right side, centered, icons about 24 points, with just a touch of magnification (enough to give me extra visual feedback about which icon the mouse pointer is over).
I'm a somewhat long-time Mac user (since '96) and when I first moved the dock to the right, I figured I was placing it in a position somewhat similar to where the pre-OS X application menu would drop down. That's kind of a weak reason, but I left it there because screen height is already more constrained than width on this little screen. Funny thing is, in OS 9 which allowed you to tear off the application menu, I'd always place it along the bottom (but the icons there were only 16 pixels).
I'm also a proficient Windows user, and I just keep the taskbar on the bottom. I tried it on the top and on either side, and the thing is just too clunky and... different to fit there comfortably. For me. I personally can't stand hiding either the taskbar or dock. And I'm too lazy to seek out, download, and especially get used to something else like Dock Drawers or whatever those options are. <shrug>
I'm a somewhat long-time Mac user (since '96) and when I first moved the dock to the right, I figured I was placing it in a position somewhat similar to where the pre-OS X application menu would drop down. That's kind of a weak reason, but I left it there because screen height is already more constrained than width on this little screen. Funny thing is, in OS 9 which allowed you to tear off the application menu, I'd always place it along the bottom (but the icons there were only 16 pixels).
I'm also a proficient Windows user, and I just keep the taskbar on the bottom. I tried it on the top and on either side, and the thing is just too clunky and... different to fit there comfortably. For me. I personally can't stand hiding either the taskbar or dock. And I'm too lazy to seek out, download, and especially get used to something else like Dock Drawers or whatever those options are. <shrug>
kerb said:
WHATS that radiohead little bear you have there, i will like to have that icon!!!!
RADIOHEAD rulez!!!
I have my dock on the left, pinned to the bottom. It's set at the smallest icon size, and autohides.
I've got 17 apps on it (including finder) and 5 folders.
I like it there because I can just flick my wrist with the mouse, and get to it easily. I also prefer to have the trash in a corner of the screen. (if it wasn't for that, I'd probably pin it to the top)
I've got 17 apps on it (including finder) and 5 folders.
I like it there because I can just flick my wrist with the mouse, and get to it easily. I also prefer to have the trash in a corner of the screen. (if it wasn't for that, I'd probably pin it to the top)
Thanx for all of the responses. It is interesting as I have mentioned many times. Well I have another question:
Does anyone not use the dock because he/she finds it obtrusive and a waste of time?
Does anyone not use the dock because he/she finds it obtrusive and a waste of time?
I currently have my dock pinned to the bottom, unhidden, and magnifying to slightly above 50%. I did switch from being a windows user for many years. (other than my first computer, an Apple IIc 
) I think that I may experiment and try out some new positions though.
I love the dock and do not find it obtrusive at all either. Although, I do like to keep it perfectly sized to align with the hinges of my powerbook screen. (Just a little of my OCD.)
) I think that I may experiment and try out some new positions though.I love the dock and do not find it obtrusive at all either. Although, I do like to keep it perfectly sized to align with the hinges of my powerbook screen. (Just a little of my OCD.)
bottom, pretty small, unhidden... with all the major programs I use, and a shortcut to the Applications folder.
right side, pinned to the bottom corner, 3/4 the way to the smallest size with slight magnification and hiding on.
auxplage said:
I wouldn't call it obtrusive, because I was happy with it beofre, but now that I've switched to Quicksilver as a launcher/finder/other replacement, and to Growl for notifications I really don't use the doc anymore. I'll look at it sometimes to see what applications I have running, but that's about it.
I don't even have any icons in the doc normally, finder, trash, and whatever's running. That's it.