Get Windows style All Programs menu on Mac OSX

By TheGeek on August 16, 2009 under Mac

Use this simple trick to get Windows All Programs menu on Mac OSX Leopard.

Ever liked the Windows’ Start menu that conveniently lists “All Programs” in a simple menu? Would like to get it on Mac OSX too? Follow this simple trick.

Moving Applications folder to the Mac OSX Dock.png

Drag your Applications folder on to the Mac OSX Dock. Just be extra careful not to drop the drag while in transit. Place it wherever you prefer, but a better place would be to have this as a first item after the Dock Apps Separator.

All Programs Clone on Mac OSX.png

Once done, clicking on the Applications Dock Icon will present you with a scrollable menu of applications which closely mimics the “All Programs” menu of Windows.

There you have it! As simple as that.

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