Permanently Disable the OS X Bouncing Dock Icon EffectS

Have you ever been busy getting work done when a random Dock icon starts bouncing up and down, begging for your attention? The Switching To Mac blog writes up how to completely disable the often distracting effect.


Readers will probably note that if you really want to concentrate, you can always close your IM application or use a full-screen, distraction-free environment like previously mentioned Writeroom, but it's a useful tip if neither of those options are available for you.

Hit the link for the full walk-through, or learn how SelfControl blocks internet distractions, and Freedom temporarily unplugs you from the internet for some distraction-free working time.