It seems as though recently, more and more useful apps are opting to stick an icon in the menu bar rather than add an icon to the Dock. On my main Mac, between a few of Apple’s own menu extras and a ...

Unlike Windows, which has a menu bar on top of individual apps, macOS has a single universal menu bar at the top of the screen that all apps use. The right-hand side of this typically houses icons for ...

The Menu Bar along the top of your Mac’s screen is a handy place. Here you’ll find system icons related to features and functions such as the Notification Center, Wi-Fi, and Battery (if on a MacBook), ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Mac menu bar is iconic. With the Apple logo in the top-left and ...

Welcome to Product Support, a column devoted to helping you get the most out of the gadgets and software you already use. Whether you’re a long-time Mac user or somebody acclimating to their first, ...

There are some websites that you might want to get to in just one click. Think of your work email, your local radio station, or maybe even ChatGPT. You can pin these ...

I live in a small, cramped apartment in a big city. For each item I bring into my house, I feel like I need to throw something out to keep clutter from piling up. In some ways, my battle with my ...

The last time Bartender received a major update was back in 2021. Bartender 4 brought many new powerful features to help declutter the menu bar, particularly on the new MacBook models with a notch, ...

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 ...