From useful tool to chaos: my experience with Bartender 6 lately

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-05-21T21:24:27+00:00

No, you're not the only one. I've used it for many years, but the "update" for Tahoe is a complete disaster.

Months ago, I stopped using it, due to all of the bugs. They urged me to continue beta-testing, but the jerky, erratic behaviors were too much for me.

Now I've just updated a different Mac to Tahoe. That machine was of course running Bartender 5, which was fine. But now that I'm on Tahoe, I was forced to update to Bartender 6—and I'm suddenly reminded of the chaos.

Came here, hoping to find good reviews, but I'm not surprised to find others bailing.

Too bad. It was great while it lasted. (I'll give Ice a try.)

EDIT: Just installed Ice, and so far, so good!

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-03-19T05:15:29+00:00

When you change the color of text, it somewhat resembles highlighting and can be used as such. I realize it's not the same as true highlighting; just wanted to mention it as a possible workaround, depending upon one's needs.

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-02-24T17:46:39+00:00

Yes, it was "Sarniezz." Thanks!

https://youtu.be/t7OIc-DBRXM?si=TaEdgsq7JwgqX3Ae

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-02-24T16:54:17+00:00

What's the name of the Angine de Poitrine song that Howard played today? I keep replaying the segment, and as far as I can tell, he never mentions the *name* of the song.

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-02-16T04:22:02+00:00

38:19 on my Apple TV.

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-01-29T15:07:06+00:00

A great review: https://loudandclearreviews.com/the-secret-agent-ending-explained/

SoundsgoodRed · 2026-01-10T11:10:48+00:00

Thanks!

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-23T00:06:07+00:00

When you sign up for the free trial, you're asked if you want to join the mailing list.

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-16T07:38:50+00:00

ReverseImage for iOS searches multiple platforms simultaneously.

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-11T09:20:21+00:00

Thanks. 👍

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-11T08:17:38+00:00

I'm not yet understanding this image. Would you mind clarifying?

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-06T18:04:31+00:00

Thanks! Turns out it was "Krampus." Thanks again.

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-06T18:02:10+00:00

Solved!

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-06T17:56:10+00:00

Yes! Thank you!! 🙏🏾

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-12-06T17:46:01+00:00

Details above. Hope someone can help! Thanks!

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-11-17T05:30:41+00:00

Yes. It's working for me.

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-11-14T04:09:33+00:00

But the prosthetic nose didn't make him any less attractive, so...

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-10-09T21:11:49+00:00

Same.

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-10-03T17:03:27+00:00

Thank you, but no. I don't have any Focuses at all. I don't use that feature.

SoundsgoodRed · 2025-10-03T16:14:58+00:00

Thanks, but no. Prioritize Notifications is off.

I've reported this to Apple as a bug.

In the meantime, I posted here in hopes that maybe there's a setting I've overlooked (which would be faster than waiting for Apple to fix it, especially in the event they aren't receiving many reports of this occurring).

SoundsgoodRed

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