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atomic_x
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Dec 5, 2004, 09:45 PM
 
what are some good menu bar programs i see alot of screenshots with some programs which i dont know the name of. but can we start listing the programs we use. for example i use. DesktopShade 2 & Synergy.. what programs would you recommend.
     
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Dec 5, 2004, 10:19 PM
 
before anyone else mentions this...
the famous Menumeters
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Dec 6, 2004, 12:12 AM
 
Butler, my personal favorite.
     
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Dec 6, 2004, 01:38 AM
 
Originally posted by haley:
Butler, my personal favorite.
i second that.
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Dec 6, 2004, 03:06 AM
 
MenuCalendarClock
DeskShade
Synergy
Meteorologist
MUMenu
Pod2Go Helper

I am too tired to get links. haha
     
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Dec 6, 2004, 08:43 AM
 
Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters! Menumeters!

That's probably the best freeware ever.

I also use Temperature Monitor Lite, and Menu Calendar (really nice pop-down calendar with superb iCal integration)

     
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Dec 6, 2004, 08:56 AM
 
Originally posted by dillerX:
i second that.
3rd.
     
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Dec 6, 2004, 10:14 AM
 
iClock (if not this, then wclock, but you must use one or the other)
synergy
menumeters

trying yet another menubar itunes remote now: ByteController, seems all right so far.

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Dec 6, 2004, 10:31 AM
 
I've found StickyBrain (http://www.chronosnet.com/) to be helpful.
     
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Dec 6, 2004, 10:39 AM
 
sorry dumb question: how do u shift the position of the menu items on the menu?
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Dec 6, 2004, 11:16 AM
 
For most items, you can hold Apple down and drag the item where you want.

Menumeters, calender clock and F10 are must-haves. Winswitch and battery monitor are close.

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Dec 6, 2004, 11:18 AM
 
Some of them can be dragged around by holding down the command key... i do say some of them...

If you're on a network, BwanaDik is nice to have.
     
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Dec 6, 2004, 11:38 AM
 
wow.. cool~ never realize that!
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Dec 7, 2004, 11:57 PM
 
Originally posted by Randman:
Menumeters, calender clock and F10 are must-haves. Winswitch and battery monitor are close.
umm... what is "F10"?

and i'd also be interested to see who's got the most menuextras in their menubar. so... could you post a pic if you think you're a contender? (or maybe just link to it - this isn't really a picture thread, so prolly not a good idea to clutter it up. )
     
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Dec 8, 2004, 03:04 AM
 
F10 is a very comprehensive launch program.
For menu bars, check the desktop thread. You'll find some interesting variations.

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Dec 8, 2004, 10:12 AM
 
for F10, beyond the prefs dialogue for interior / exterior transparencies and font, is there any other possible graphical tweaking? i've recently downloaded it thanks to this thread, and absolutely love the app.

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Dec 8, 2004, 02:44 PM
 
The only two standalone menu extras that are permanently in my menu bar are WinSwitch (v.3.0b just came out) and DeviantMenu, which I don't use much; it's just the most unique bit of software I've ever found for Panther. (You need to use it to clearly understand what it does.)
     
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Dec 8, 2004, 07:59 PM
 
i currently use Menumeters, SlimBatteryMonitor, TemperatureMonitorLite, Deskshade 2, thats about it
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Dec 9, 2004, 01:31 AM
 
Hey... nobody has mentioned MacUpdate Menu yet? Or SMARTReporter?
     
   
 
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