Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between applications by pressing <Alt> +<Tab> on the keyboard. You can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up a menu of applications.

The red triangle on an application icon in the LaunchBar denotes that the application is already running. This means that you can switch to it without any delay. In the rare case where an application stops responding, right-click on its icon to force close it.

Configuration Panel

Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings.

Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available:

Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone.

Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method.

Language and Keyboard: choose your language and keyboard preferences.

LaunchBar Setting: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it auto- hides, etc.)

Network Configuration

Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable all the network ports that you may use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer.

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