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Alex Blake

What is the macOS menu bar? Here’s how new MacBook Neo users can get the most out of Apple’s app control bar

The menu bar running in macOS.

While macOS and Windows have plenty of similarities, the menu bar is one area where anyone who has switched from Windows to macOS – perhaps in light of the new MacBook Neo – might feel a little lost. That’s because it takes a slightly different approach to what Windows fans might be used to, combining app controls with features commonly found in the Windows taskbar.

But don’t worry, because like most features in macOS, the menu bar is very easy to adapt to. With our helpful guide by your side, you’ll be acclimatized in next to no time. Read on to see what the macOS menu bar is, how it works, and how you can adjust it however you like.

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