Alfred (software)

Alfred

Alfred searching for applications to launch
Developer(s) http://runningwithcrayons.com/
Stable release 1.0 / November 29, 2011
Operating system Mac OS X
Type Application Launcher (utility software)
License Proprietary
Website http://www.alfredapp.com/

Alfred is an application launcher and search utility for Mac OS X. Alfred is free, though an optional paid upgrade is available.[1]

Using a keyboard shortcut chosen by the user, Alfred is able to quickly find and open software applications, files, and contacts on a particular machine.[2] In addition to launching software applications, the application is able to search the Web, Amazon.com, IMDB, Wikipedia and many other sites.[3]

Widely viewed as an alternative to OS X launchers such as Quicksilver, Alfred was created primarily with ease of use in mind.[4] While it may focus on usability, Alfred is currently in beta and is generally considered to be less technically powerful than Quicksilver and some other application launchers.[5] It continues to add features such as integration with iTunes, Address Book contacts[6] and Clipboard History but lacks some features such as text manipulation.

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References

  1. ^ Turnbull, Giles (September 28 2010). "Review: Alfred Powerpack Packs Some Punch". Cult of Mac. http://www.cultofmac.com/review-alfred-powerpack-packs-some-punch/56001. 
  2. ^ Blitstein, Scott (Sep. 30, 2010). "Alfred: a Launcher and More for Mac". GigaOM. http://gigaom.com/collaboration/alfred-a-launcher-and-more-for-mac/. 
  3. ^ McNulty, Scott (March 22, 2010). "App launcher Alfred is ready to help". MacWorld. http://www.macworld.com/article/147250/2010/03/alfred.html. 
  4. ^ Turnbull, Giles (March 2, 2010). "Interview: Alfred Picks Up Where Quicksilver Left Off". Cult of Mac. http://www.cultofmac.com/interview-alfred-picks-up-where-quicksilver-left-off/31985. 
  5. ^ Pash, Adam (March 8, 2010). "Alfred Is Another Nice Application Launcher, Quicksilver Alternative for Mac Users". Lifehacker. http://lifehacker.com/5488400/alfred-is-another-nice-application-launcher-quicksilver-alternative-for-mac-users. 
  6. ^ "How To Quickly Launch Apps with Alfred". Appstorm. March 16, 2010. http://mac.appstorm.net/how-to/utilities-how-to/how-to-quickly-launch-apps-with-alfred/. 

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