SMRTR TechJan 7, 2025TechRadar

A secret project, a stubborn developer, and a lot of glossy icons: here's the story behind macOS’s Dock as it turns 25

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The macOS Dock, a user-friendly row of app icons at the bottom of Mac screens, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Developer James Thomson played a key role in its creation, drawing inspiration from his DragThing app, which influenced the Dock's design and functionality, ultimately shaping modern desktop interfaces across the industry.

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