--- title: How to use the Launcher in CommBox OS Experience on the Classic S5 description: The launcher is the feature where we bring everything together that is installed on the screen so that you can access everything quickly. 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[How To](https://support.commbox.com.au/knowledge/commbox-classic-s5?hsLang=en#how-to) # How to use the Launcher in CommBox OS Experience on the Classic S5 The launcher is the feature where we bring everything together that is installed on the screen so that you can access everything quickly. ![](https://support.commbox.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-06-2024-02-41-59-1941-AM.png?width=688&height=648&name=image-png-Dec-06-2024-02-41-59-1941-AM.png) The launcher has the following functionality | No | Command | Function | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Search | Search for any input, app or overlay tool installed in the CommBox | | 2 | Connected Devices | Shows all the connected devices so you can toggle between them | | 3 | Running Apps | Shows all the apps that open on the CommBox so you can toggle between them | | 4 | Overlay Tools | Shows all the Overlay Tools installed | | 5 | Apps | Shows all the apps installed | | 6 | Web links | Shows all the web links you have created | | 7 | Create link | Allows you to save web link as app style icons so you can access your favourite website quickly | | 8 | Get more | Links to the CommBox Store so you can find new apps to add to the CommBox Classic S5 | ### Connected devices Connected devices are devices like a laptop that you connect to you CommBox as an input like HDMI. Devices connect to the CommBox via the input ports on the front and back of the screen. This includes the OPS Slot-in PC which is also an input port. If you have connected an Apple TV, a Microsoft Teams Room device or your laptop via HMDI & USB cables, simply open the launcher and where is says ‘connected devices’ is where you switch over to your desired input. The launcher will automatically show you only the connected devices and will give you a preview of the content open on that device ![](https://support.commbox.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-06-2024-02-49-45-3307-AM.png?width=688&height=387&name=image-png-Dec-06-2024-02-49-45-3307-AM.png) ### Apps Apps are programs and tools such as the whiteboard, some apps come pre-installed on your CommBox, others you can download from the CommBox Store pr Google Play Store. The apps section of the launcher shows you all the apps that are installed on the CommBox ### Running apps Running apps are apps that have either been pre-installed on the CommBox or have been added by you via the CommBox Store. You can use the launcher to see a preview of the content live on the app in the top half of the launcher. You can tap to switch between running apps. 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