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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/21/vrzz3hhjriszzhphrvjr.jpg?quality=75640360Over the years, Macs have had lots of options when it comes to app launchers. Alfred is our pick because it manages to balance features with usability. Anyone can pick it up and start using it, and there’s plenty of room for expansion if you want to dig deeper into automation.