CNET Editors' review
Like LaunchBar, Fruitmenu, and Default Folder, this popular and well-tested shareware GUI-enhancer has become an indispensable addition to OS X for many users. DragThing exists to make getting to things on your Mac--files, folders, apps, disks, URLs, and windows--quick and easy. Inveterate interface tweakers love DragThing because you can create multiple docks (like the OS X Dock) that can be almost infinitely configured to suit your specific situation. Plus, you can save snippets, define tons of hot keys, and perform quite a few neat OS tricks (like putting a Trash back on your desktop).
If you don't like bells and whistles, DragThing might not be your thing--it's arguably nothing but bells and whistles, and the preferences can be a little overwhelming to new users. But if you like to have your OS X experience just so, few apps can help you better. This latest update adds support for Snow Leopard, a new dock theme ("Marble"), an option to highlight 32-bit apps, and more.
Publisher's Description
From TLA Systems:
The original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop. It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customized to suit your exact needs.
What's new in this version: 10.7.3 has a bug which can cause DragThing to crash while moving the cursor over icons. This release works round the problem, and a few other minor glitches on Lion.
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4.7 starsout of 102 votes
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"First Class Utility"
Version: DragThing 5.9.8
Pros
Makes it ridiculously easy to arrange and access programs, files or folders. Wonderful organisation tool.
Cons
It's so controllable that any irritations can be avoided
Summary
Been using it for years and still happy with it.
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"Simple, quick, intuitive - essential"
Version: DragThing 5.9.6
Pros
Flexible. Does exactly what you think and want
Cons
Settings can be confusing
Summary
I have used it all the time and it beats the heck out of Apple's annoying dock.
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"Works great"
Version: DragThing 5.9.6
Pros
Reliability
Cons
Nothing at all
Summary
Nice piece of work
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"friendlier than the Dock! together they are wonderful"
Version: DragThing 5.9.5
Pros
one movement, one click, one more movement and I'm where I want to be.
Navigation city!Cons
there isn't anything I don't like :-)
Summary
It allows me to switch between applications with a minimum of actions - it's slick, easy to use, and easy to customise, but tbh, once I set it up over the first week or so, I haven't had to touch it since. It's a good friend
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"Use it every day"
Version: DragThing 5.9.5
Pros
Can run with out it. terrific, excellent support, respons or fix within hours, you can customize it wit endless tweaks.
Cons
None that I can report
Summary
Using it for years
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"Effficiency in sorting out documents and applications"
Version: DragThing 5.9.5
Pros
It offers more storage space for both applications and documents than Apple's dock
Cons
nothing really
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"Great application. I use it everyday."
Version: DragThing 5.9.5
Pros
I get to keep my most used applications, documents and utilities close at hand.
Cons
The buttons to minimize the application do not comport with the Mac interface rule.
Summary
It is worth the money.
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"This is what the Dock should be."
Version: DragThing 5.9.4
Pros
This keeps your apps close at hand and makes it easy to go right to what you want. You can customize it to your liking and it does things that the dock could never do.
Cons
What's not to like?
Summary
This is an app that I use all the time I'm using my Mac. I don't see why Apple hasn't incorporated it into the OS. It's so common sense.
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"Outstanding product!"
Version: DragThing 5.8.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I purchased a license for DragThing for our Agencies Mac Systems and everyone loves it. This program is so useful, full of many features and always works. I highly recommend it to everyone. I wish more developers would be as responsive and productive as this one is! Tops in all categories. Worth much more than what it costs! -
"This Application is AWESOME!!!! Get It Now!"
Version: DragThing 5.8.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
As a Mac user, I HATE the dock. Drag Thing Allows me to create my own multiple drawers anywhere with ease. The best part is you can have 1 "dock" with multiple tabs for various categories. I've got 1 doc with tabs for Regular Apps, Creative Apps, My media, Client media, everyday bookmarks, etc. It is fully customizable with different themes, transparency, etc. It is the best utility application I own. If you want to get organized, then Drag Thing is the one for you. I never review these apps but I have to on this one. If there were 10 stars, I'd give it that!
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