People who want a row of desktop shortcuts for frequently used apps, files, and folders can arrange them in a dock with RocketDock. Drag items onto the dock, then customize its appearance and placement to fit the desktop.
How do you add shortcuts to the dock?
Drag an application, file, or folder onto the dock to add a shortcut. Selecting an icon then launches its linked item, putting frequently opened material within reach without searching through desktop icons or folders.
RocketDock can also show minimized windows in the dock. Live previews and indicators for open applications make it easier to distinguish a running program from a shortcut that has not been opened.
What can you customize on the dock?
Change the dock’s position and layering, then choose whether it stays visible or appears when the pointer reaches the screen edge. Icons enlarge and animate as the pointer moves over them; skins, icon images, and effects let you change the dock’s look. RocketDock accepts PNG and ICO icon files.
- Use skins compatible with MobyDock, ObjectDock, RK Launcher, and Y’z Dock.
- Use ObjectDock Docklets to add dock components.
- Set up the dock across multiple monitors.
Can RocketDock manage minimized windows?
Yes. Minimized windows can sit in the dock, with live previews and running-app indicators available to show what is open.
Pros
- Drag-and-drop access to apps, files, and folders
- Minimized windows can appear in the dock with live previews
- Supports PNG and ICO icons, custom skins, and visual effects
- Can hide automatically and work across multiple monitors
Can I put folders and files in RocketDock, or only applications?
You can drag applications, files, and folders onto the dock for quick access.
Which icon image formats does RocketDock support?
It supports PNG and ICO icons.
Can RocketDock hide when I am not using it?
Yes. It can auto-hide and appear when you move the pointer over its activation area.
