Ice is a promising open-source project, but it crashes frequently on Sequoia. Hidden Bar remains excellent for casual users. But for professionals whose workflow depends on 20+ menu bar apps, Bartender 9.2 is objectively the most polished solution.
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You can now create "Activity Groups." For example, when you join a Zoom call, a specific set of icons (Microphone, Camera, Zoom) automatically unhide. When the call ends, they tuck back away. This automation is smart, low-CPU, and works with any app. Ice is a promising open-source project, but it
A: Yes. On wake, Bartender re-scans the menu bar (takes 0.3 seconds). For information on the latest features in modern
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Bartender 9.2 is out now. Cleaner menu bar, smoother workflow. 🍾