Dock and Menubar Management

The Old Mac Gang give tips on managing your dock and menubar with their own examples

SECTION 1 — The Dock: App Launcher, File Shelf & More

How to Customize Your Mac Dock Like a Pro (Ask Dave Taylor) — https://www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-customize-your-mac-dock-like-a-pro/

11 Clever Ways to Customize the Mac Dock (How-To Geek) — https://www.howtogeek.com/clever-ways-to-customize-the-mac-dock/

How to Group Mac App Icons More Prominently in Your Dock (MacRumors) — https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/group-app-icons-macos-dock/

Mac Dock Customization: 7 Advanced Tips Beyond Default Settings (Appish) — https://appish.app/blog/mac-dock-customization-beyond-default-options

SECTION 2 — The Menu Bar: Managing the Strip at the Top

Best Mac Menu Bar Apps in 2026: Tiny Utilities That Save You Hours (Timing App Blog) — https://timingapp.com/blog/best-mac-menu-bar-apps/

Bartender Alternatives: 6 Mac Menu Bar Managers Compared (Teeny Apps) — https://teenyapps.com/articles/bartender-alternatives/

Best Bartender Alternatives for Mac in 2026 (Badgeify) — https://badgeify.app/top-3-bartender-free-alternatives-to-manage-your-mac-menu-bar/

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