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Yes. All Apps is a Launchpad-style grid of every app on your Mac and on your fast drive, and it works as a fast launcher. Start typing to filter, press Return to open the highlighted match, or click any icon. A small floating "Opening…" card confirms the app is coming up.

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It finds apps wherever they live, so apps you've moved to your fast drive open from the same grid as everything else. Pair it with the global shortcut or Show in Dock to reach it from anywhere.

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Apps · The Apps window and launcher

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Can I use Storage Studio's All Apps grid as an app launcher?

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Short answer: Yes. All Apps is a Launchpad-style grid of every app on your Mac and fast drive. Type to filter, press Return to open the top match, or click an icon.

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Yes. All Apps is a Launchpad-style grid of every app on your Mac and on your fast drive, and it works as a fast launcher. Start typing to filter, press Return to open the highlighted match, or click any icon. A small floating "Opening…" card confirms the app is coming up.

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It finds apps wherever they live, so apps you've moved to your fast drive open from the same grid as everything else. Pair it with the global shortcut or Show in Dock to reach it from anywhere.

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