How to add and remove programs in the Dock in OS X

Windows uses a task bar to show the open programs and gives a place to open programs that are used often. OS X uses a Dock for this purpose. It is simple to add programs to the Dock using the following steps.

1. Adding a program
   • Open finder by clicking on it in the Dock.
     
     
   
   
   • Open applications folder
     
     
   
   
   • Find program you want to add
     
     
   
   
   • Move the mouse pointer over the program and click and hold the mouse button then drag the program to the Dock in the place you want to see it. Release the mouse button. This is now added to the dock.
     
     
   
   
2. Removing a program
   • Move the mouse pointer over the dock to the program you want to remove
   • Right click or control click the mouse and a menu will open up.
     
     
   
   
   • Move the mouse pointer up to options and select the first menu item "Remove from Dock". The item is now removed from the dock but is still on your system in the applications folder.

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Personalize Windows 7: Icons and Start Menu

Windows 7 has several features that allow you to personalize your desktop for ease of use. In the Start menu, you can prioritize which programs you use most by adding the program to the Start menu list. The Taskbar also gives you the option of pinning your most popular programs on the desktop to access them quickly.

To add a program to the Start Menu:

1. Click on the Start icon.

2. Select All Programs

3. Choose the program and right-click on the program name.

4. In the menu, select Pin to Start Menu.

To remove a program from Start Menu:
1. Right-click on the program name.
2. Select Remove from this list.

To add program to Taskbar:
1. Click on Start icon.

2. Select All Programs.

3. Choose the program and right-click on the program name.

4. In the menu, select Pin to Taskbar.

To customize Taskbar and Start Menu options:
1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties.

2. On the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties menu, click on the Taskbar tab. Here, you can change the position of the taskbar, icon size, and Aero Peek settings.

Under the Start Menu tab, you can organize how the links, icons and menus look from the Start Menu in addition to how many programs to display at a time.

The Toolbars tab gives you the option to add other toolbars to your desktop.

3. When complete, select Apply, then OK.

Reference:
Microsoft Support. Customize the Start menu.
http://bit.ly/clGDYF

Microsoft Windows Support. Windows Taskbar.
http://bit.ly/9Bhm2f