Context-manage your Dock
A while back I mentioned my frustration with an overflowing dock, and needing to be able to manage it better.
Well I’ve found something that comes pretty close.
Programming Context
Remote Office Context
The free application Dock Spaces lets you configure multiple docks. In the above example I’ve setup two docks, one for programming with TextMate, Xcode, Interface Builder, Plist Editor, etc - and my Remote Office setup with Word, Excel, etc.
If you’re familiar with the GTD philosophy, it advocates minimising distractions and context switching. By having the above setup, I’m a little less likely to fire up Xcode while doing other work.
Quickly switch between Docks with a configurable shortcut (just like Spaces). I’m using ^# to switch Docks. Note - if you’re already using shortcuts for Spaces, make sure you don’t clobber them with Dock Spaces.
Highly recommended!
Tags: desktop, dock, macosx, productivity