Tag: Bartender
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The Transition from Bartender to Ice: A New Era for macOS Menu Bar Management
With Bartender’s recent sale to an external entity, macOS users have found themselves in search of a new menu bar management tool. Ice, an open-source alternative, has emerged as a promising successor, although it is still in its developmental stages. The transition from Bartender, a trusted and fully-featured app, to Ice is driven by concerns…
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A Invisible Hand in Your Menubar: The Essentiality and Trust Issues Around macOS Apps like Bartender
No coração da experiência do utilizador de macOS, há uma série de pequenas ferramentas e utilitários que, embora não venham pré-instalados no sistema, facilmente se tornam indispensáveis para quem os descobre. Bartender é um desses utilitários. Este aplicativo permite que os utilizadores escondam Ãcones da barra de menu de forma seletiva, oferecendo-lhes um espaço de…
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Is It Time for macOS to Integrate Essential Third-Party Apps?
The recent *transfer of ownership* of the Bartender application—a popular utility for managing macOS menu bar icons—has stirred quite a bit of controversy. The secrecy surrounding the new owner has prompted frustration and speculation among users who depend on Bartender for a clutter-free menu bar. This incident has reignited the conversation on whether macOS should…
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The Controversial Acquisition of Bartender: What It Means for Software Trust
In recent developments, the widely-used Mac application ‘Bartender’ has been acquired by an unknown developer. This news has sent ripples across the user community, with many expressing concerns over the transparency and intentions behind the acquisition. The lack of information surrounding the new owner has led to growing skepticism, especially considering Bartender’s broad access to…