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Change the layout (rows and columns) of Launchpad

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by Mr.W

Did you know that you can fully customize the layout of Launchpad? Not only change the placement of icons, but you can also change the number of rows and columns. Use the following commands in OS X Terminal.

Activate the default settings for OS X Launchpad

November 23, 2012November 23, 2012 by Mr.R

If you want to cleanup OS X Launchpad and restore to default you can use OS X Terminal. The command resets the Launchpad with the default content sorted on a to z basis.

Launchpad: Change the level of background blur

October 25, 2012 by Mr.R

Launchpad uses a blurred version of your Desktop image as its background. Using cmd + option + ctrl + B while in Launchpad cycles through the original image, the blurred one, a black and white version and a blurred black and white version.

With the following defaults write command you can adjust the blur radius:

Disable launchpad fade effects

September 17, 2012September 26, 2012 by Mr.R

Launchpad shows a fade effect anytime it is opened or closed. If you want to access Launchpad a little bit faster, it’s possible to disable the fade effects. Use the following Terminal commands: