NiléaneJun 25, 2024

It's been hard to trust Bartender following its acquisition, so I’ve rounded up on @macstories some of my favorite menu bar utilities available right now + two tips to help manage the menu bar without having to install any third-party apps at all. 💻💡

https://www.macstories.net/roundups/managing-your-mac-menu-bar-a-roundup-of-my-favorite-bartender-alternatives/

Managing Your Mac Menu Bar: A Roundup of My Favorite Bartender Alternatives

For years, Bartender has remained one of the best ways to manage the Mac’s menu bar, especially on newer MacBook models with a notch where menu bar real estate is even more valuable. I reviewed the great Bartender 5 last year and came away impressed. Unfortunately, though, my relationship with Bartender is not in a

Show threadGranneman 😡Jun 25, 2024
@nileane @viticci @macstories What do you recommend if I want a new list of icons to open under the menu bar now, instead of waiting for Ice to offer that feature?
Show threadNiléane
@Granneman I don’t think I know any app that does this besides Bartender
Jun 25, 2024 at 6:04pmWeb
Show threadGranneman 😡Jun 25, 2024

@nileane Barbee does, which I’m using; however, it’s a bit buggy: it will show the second menu bar when I use a key command, but often moving your mouse or clicking on an icon makes it disappear, requiring me to use the key command a second time.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/barbee-hide-menu-bar-items/id1548711022?mt=12

‎Barbee - Hide Menu Bar Items

‎Barbee – The Ultimate Menu Bar Manager Need a Bartender alternative? Barbee gives you full control over your menu bar! Why Choose Barbee? It’s lightweight, powerful, and designed to make your Mac’s menu bar cleaner and more efficient. Key Features: - Hide & Show Menu Bar Items Instantly – One-cl…

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Show threadGranneman 😡Jun 25, 2024

@nileane iBar also shows the second menu. I haven’t tried it yet, but I think I’m going to in order to see if it’s more reliable than Barbee.

https://apps.apple.com/en/app/ibar-menubar-icon-control-tool/id6443843900

Show threadGranneman 😡Jun 25, 2024
@nileane OK, after trying out iBar, it’s a no. No key command to show the second menu bar (right there, goodbye). Very clumsy management of icons. Limited settings. Ads everywhere for other apps. Barbee is better.