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Dev tools · October 17, 2020

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I made a macOS app to let you turn On/Off the Touch Bar at will

I bought a new Macbook a few months ago and I found myself hitting the Touch Bar accidentally pretty often. After some frustrations, I made an app to turn it off at will. I found it so convenient I decided to add extra features (auto launch, auto update, ...) and release it for others to use. It would be really great to hear what you guys think so please feel free to share any feedback. Also use the coupon code HNHMB10 to get 50% off for a limited time. I hope it will be as useful to you as it is to me! Website : https://hidemybar.clemstation.com/

I made a macOS app to let you turn On/Off the Touch Bar at will launched on October 17, 2020 with 23 votes, #930 of 4,018 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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Hide My Bar is a macOS application that allows users to disable the Touch Bar on their MacBook. Built to address accidental Touch Bar activation, the app lets users toggle the feature on and off as needed. It includes additional functionality such as auto-launch and auto-update capabilities. The tool is designed for MacBook users who find the Touch Bar disruptive to their workflow.

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