Let’s look at four ways you might locate and launch apps in macOS.

Instead, it stores all the stock and user-installed apps in a separate folder called Applications.

Here’s how you’re free to pop swing open the Applications Folder.

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On the Dock (at the bottom of the screen), press Finder.

In the window that opens, select Applications from the menu on the left.

Here, in the Applications Folder, you could find all the apps on your MacBook.

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To open an app, double-select it or right-click and select “Open.”

If you wish to delete an app, right-hit it and select “Move to Bin.”

It looks similar to the icon-based view you’d see on an iPhone or iPad.

MacBook’s Finder with Applications in the center

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To pop swing open the Launchpad, smack the icon with nine rectangles in the Dock.

In the Launchpad, you should see all the different apps listed in random order.

Here, you might open an app by double-clicking.

MacBook’s Dock with an arrow next to the Finder app

If you might’t find an app, simply key in its name at the top search bar.

you’re free to even drag and drop an app on top of another to create a folder.

There are two ways to invoke Spotlight Search on your MacBook.

Finder app with an arrow next to the Applications option

Start typing the name of the app you’re looking for.

For example, if you’re looking for WhatsApp, the results should appear as you enter its name.

press the most appropriate search result.

Applications app on macOS with pre-installed apps

Apple’s voice assistant isn’t limited to just iPhones, butit also accompanies users on iPadsand MacBooks.

Right click menu with an arrow next to the Get Info option

Move to Bin option in the right click menu in Applications Folder on MacBook

MacBook’s Dock with an arrow next to the Launchpad app

MacBook’s Launchpad showcasing all the installed apps

Launchpad with an arrow next to the search bar at the top

MacBook’s Launchpad with an arrow next to a folder

Spotlight Search with an arrow next to the text field

Spotlight Search results with an arrow next to the right app