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Make A Smartphone Dock From Two Binder Clips

10:00AM January 13, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

The endlessly versatile binder clip is one of our favourite tools for MacGyver-like inventions. Reader David writes in one of his favourite creations: a 5-second smartphone dock. More »


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DockShelf Customises And Adds Docks To OS X

3:30AM December 6, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

Mac: If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you could add custom docks to OS X, DockShelf is a utility that gives you the ability to create and customise as many as you like. More »


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ADeskBar Combines Ubuntu’s Taskbar And Menu Bar Into One Feature-Filled Dock

10:00AM November 29, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

While Docky is still a favourite among Ubuntu users, panel replacement app ADeskBar replaces both the Menu Bar and Taskbar in Ubuntu, adding a few other features to the mix as well like quick Terminal access, stacks and a quick search box. More »


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HyperDock Brings Window Previews, Dock Enhancements To OS X

5:30AM September 28, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Mac only: If you wish you had Windows’ Aero Peek-like window previews in OS X’s Dock, free app HyperDock brings them to OS X, along with other window management features. More »


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Turn Your Computer’s CD Tray Into An iPod Dock

7:00AM May 23, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Nowadays, most of us seldom use our optical drives since everything is downloaded. If you’d like to see your optical drive get some love, turn it into an iPod dock with some scissors and an old CD, while still keeping it usable. More »


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Make Your Own iPod Stand From Lego

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3:00PM April 27, 2010 | Angus Kidman

We’ve shown you plenty of ways to make your own iPod stand, but this one is pretty cool: a stand built entirely from Lego. Woo-hoo! More »


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Taskbar Eliminator Ditches Your Windows Taskbar

8:00AM February 2, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows: If you use a third-party application dock in place of the Windows taskbar, you may have noticed that you can’t completely get rid of the taskbar. Taskbar Eliminator helps you turn it off and keep it out of the way. More »


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Circle Dock Arranges Your Shortcuts In A Mouse-Centred Dock

7:00AM January 21, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows: Sure you could use the start menu or even install an application launcher like Launchy but you’d be missing out on the rotating eye candy and application management of Circle Dock. More »


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Docky Separates From GNOME Do, Still A Clever Linux App Dock

10:30AM November 24, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Linux: Application launcher GNOME Do has a “theme” called Docky that we rated as an intelligent Linux interface. Now Docky is available as its own application, bringing many of its best features over and setting the stage for many more. More »


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Five Best Application Docks

4:00AM November 2, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Remember the days of digging through folders of shortcuts and menus to launch applications? These days many users prefer customisable, attractive docks for launching and keeping track of their favourite apps. Here’s a look at five of the most popular docks. More »