Advantages
UBar is the best dock replacement I've seen. Unfortunately, it is quirky, and has bugs in it. I have Ubar 3 and just tried the Ubar 4.0 demo. It doesn't work at all. Nothing happens when it is double clicked, and its window does not appear, though it does show as running in Activity Monitor. I did quit Ubar 3 before opening Ubar 4. New: uBar can be hidden from the uBar menu via Terminal command New: Option for Switching via Control-Option-1, 2, 3. Is added to the Shortcuts preference pane Improved: uBar now available via the Dock while the Welcome window is visible.
Save time while working with many applications and windows
You have many running apps and windows open?
Switching between them taking too much time?
With the help of Window Preview you can quickly find the window you need,
place it wherever you need and quickly switch to it.
Switching between them taking too much time?
With the help of Window Preview you can quickly find the window you need,
place it wherever you need and quickly switch to it.
Be more productive and organized
Groups and Folders can help you to organize elements
by topics (design, development, copywriting) and to reduce chaos.
by topics (design, development, copywriting) and to reduce chaos.
Fast access to applications and documents you need
Customizable Start Menu and custom icons allow you to find apps,
files or folders you need, saving you time.
Additionally, with Folder Views and Groups feature you will have the most important files right at hand.
files or folders you need, saving you time.
Additionally, with Folder Views and Groups feature you will have the most important files right at hand.
Fewer distractions whilst working
Display only what’s really important and hide everything else that is not required for your current task.
Customizable appearance and custom icons for apps
With the help of custom themes, you can make your Dock unique.
Custom icon sets will not only make your Dock beautiful
but will also allow you to find the app you need faster.
Custom icon sets will not only make your Dock beautiful
but will also allow you to find the app you need faster.
Window Previews and Window Management
With Window Previews feature you can quickly find the window you need,
switch between windows or place windows to the front of the screen.
switch between windows or place windows to the front of the screen.
Customizable Appearance
and Custom Icons for Apps and Folders
With the help of custom themes you can make your Dock unique.
Custom icons for apps not only make your Dock beautiful, but also allow you to find apps you need quickly.
Custom icons for apps not only make your Dock beautiful, but also allow you to find apps you need quickly.
Custom Icons for Apps and Folders
Groups and Folders
Organize apps and documents into Folders and Groups.
Folder View feature allows you to add to the Dock a stack with the contents of your chosen folder for quick access.
Groups feature allows to create a virtual folder in the Dock or Start Menu with the links to any file you need.
Start Menu – Application Launcher
Allows you to quickly start apps, open documents and folders.
Multiple-monitor support
(Available only in Pro Lifetime version)
Placement on any side of the screen and in any position
Hiding and excluding Applications from the Dock
With ActiveDock you can exclude hidden apps from the Dock,
or add some apps to the exclude list to completely hide them from the Dock
to avoid any distractions in your work.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️or add some apps to the exclude list to completely hide them from the Dock
to avoid any distractions in your work.
I’ve use manyapplication launchers (including DockShelf, and uBar 4), but none are as fast and flexible as ActiveDock. ActiveDock is the most adaptable and useable Dock replacement I’ve had the pleasure to use. And, each version just keeps getting better!Richard Guay
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I used your app for about 5 minutesbefore deciding it is well worth paying for a lifetime licenseNestor Rybczuk
It is great to be able to customise the dock again which has been difficult since 10.6.8. Excellent personal support! Thank you.David O'Connor
I had uBar before, but that was too windows-y for me, ActiveDock really brings the functionality to the Mac interface. Good job!Mirko Kranenburg
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Powerful alternative to Apple’s macOS dock. All things considered, ActiveDock is an excellent alternative to the default macOS dock, especially since it comes with extra features such as window previews, dock themes, and a very handy start menu applet.
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ActiveDock Pricing
$24.99
One-time payment
All ActiveDock 2.xx updates
$59.99
One-time payment
Lifetime updates
Free Upgrade to version 3.0
No-risk 14 day money back guarantee.
Note this is a one-time fee (not a subscription) and includes VAT/sales tax if applicable.
Note this is a one-time fee (not a subscription) and includes VAT/sales tax if applicable.
Requires macOS 10.12 or Later
Q: Does ActiveDock support multiple monitors?
A: Yes, of course (see above Multiple-monitor support)
A: Yes, of course (see above Multiple-monitor support)
Q: Does ActiveDock support Touch bar on Macbock Pro
A: No, this feature will be available in version 2.1
A: No, this feature will be available in version 2.1
Q: Is it safe to use ActiveDock?
A: Yes, of course, ActiveDock does not replace any system files and does not require disable SIP (System Integrity Protection), unlike cDock and other applications.
A: Yes, of course, ActiveDock does not replace any system files and does not require disable SIP (System Integrity Protection), unlike cDock and other applications.
Q: Does ActiveDock support macOS Catalina?
A: Yes, of course, ActiveDock is fully compatible with macOS Catalina, before distribution, each version notarized and verifed by Apple, which guarantees the absence of malware read more
A: Yes, of course, ActiveDock is fully compatible with macOS Catalina, before distribution, each version notarized and verifed by Apple, which guarantees the absence of malware read more
Q: Does ActiveDock allow creating several panels (docks)?
A: No, but you can try my other MultiDock app https://noteifyapp.com/multidock/
A: No, but you can try my other MultiDock app https://noteifyapp.com/multidock/
Q: Is there any documentation?
A: The documentation is available when downloading ActiveDock (in a dmg file) and is also available here
A: The documentation is available when downloading ActiveDock (in a dmg file) and is also available here
Q: Is the purchase safe and what guarantees do you provide?
A: I provide a 14-day money back guarantee, you can also contact FastSpring directly and request a money back.
For payment, we use a secure solution from FastSpring (Secure Checkout by FastSpring Sold)
[prMac.com] Toronto, Canada - Brawer Software today is proud to announce the release of uBar 3.0, an important update to their popular app and window manager for Mac OS X. uBar allows users to position it whichever side of the screen they desire, quickly launch apps, view window previews, view custom clocks, view calendars at a glance, add powerful shortcuts, drag and drop folders onto apps, quickly quit apps, and more. Users can boost their productivity with uBar, by customizing the app to fit their workflow.A: I provide a 14-day money back guarantee, you can also contact FastSpring directly and request a money back.
For payment, we use a secure solution from FastSpring (Secure Checkout by FastSpring Sold)
uBar is a Dock replacement that can be placed on any side of the desktop, even the top or bottom. Users can quickly load apps, or easily see which apps are running. Switch to an active app or quickly close an app, with just a click, with no need to search for it on the desktop or in the default OS X Dock. Users can also add apps to the Favorites section on uBar, allowing them to quickly launch their most used apps or files.
'The Dock was great when it was released in 2001. But, today you need more power and greater functionality,' says Edward Brawer, President of Brawer Software. 'uBar can be configured as a convenient dock or task bar for OS X, and its customization features allow anyone the flexibility to use uBar in the way that best fits the way they work.'
Features:
* All Positions (New) - Users can position uBar on any side of the screen: bottom, left, right, or top
* Window Previews (New) - See a visual preview of the windows within by just hovering the mouse over an app
* Timepieces (New) - Built-in or custom dial timepieces can now display above the calendar when hovering over the clock area
* Activity Mode - Hold a custom modifier key to see CPU and Memory usage for Apps
* Multi-monitor Support - Users with multiple monitors can set uBar to display on the screen of their choice
* App Badges - uBar displays red App badges that you can read
* Easily Spot Unresponsive Apps - Unresponsive Apps display a hatched red background
* Drag-and-Drop - Simply Drag-and-drop folders and files onto Apps to quickly launch them
* uBar Menu - List Applications, System Preferences, and custom Apps and Folders
* Favorites Area - Users can add their favorite apps, folders, and files to the Favorites area
* Clock Area - The clock area displays the day, date, and time
* Hover Calendar - Hover over the clock area to display the Calendar
* Expandable Rows - Drag the edge to expand uBar up to five rows in height
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* Themes - Themes display as System (i.e. Automatic), Light, Dark, Platinum Neue, Now Playing, or Custom
* Sizes - Set the size of the uBar Dock to Automatic, Small, Medium, Large, or Huge
* Pinning - Pin or unpin uBar to any corner of the screen
* Application Order - Show Applications by Launch, Alphabetical, or Manual Order. They can be excluded as well
* Window Grouping - Set window grouping to Always, Never, or Automatic
uBar offers more features than ever before. Version 3.0 adds the ability to place uBar on any side of the screen, just like the stock OS X Dock. However, uBar one-ups the standard Dock by allowing itself to be placed at the top of the screen. uBar also offers a beautiful timepiece for display above the built-in calendar, as well as offering powerful Shift-Click Shortcuts for closing windows and apps.
The app allows anyone to quickly find the window they're looking for with the new Windows Previews feature. If an active application has more than one window, users will see an indicator in the upper right-hand corner of the icon in the uBar Dock. The windows can then easily be viewed by clicking the application to open the window menu, or simply hovering the mouse pointer over the icon to view the windows. (If enabled). By holding a hotkey on the keyboard while hovering the mouse pointer, users can easily view an app's CPU utilization and its memory usage.
uBar's size can be easily adjusted, offering up to 5 rows to display apps and folders. This makes uBar easy to use, no matter what how many apps are being used. Applications show as easy-to-read badges, as the active app is highlighted, while hidden apps show as grayed-out. A quick Control/Right-Click of the mouse or trackpad, and and an alternate menu pops into view, from which users can use to quickly quit or hide the app, or even add the app to their Favorites area. The Favorites area provides a handy location to place any most-used applications for quick access. The built-in Desktop and Trash icons make controlling the Desktop a breeze.
uBar has found acceptance in the world of enterprise, with people at a number of companies using it daily on their Macs. These companies include: Apple, Google, Facebook, HP, Salesforce, Sequoia, Tumblr, Volvo, Yelp, and many more.
'uBar is first and foremost an OS X App, which means that every detail is thoughtfully executed and beautifully rendered,' continues Brawer. 'While uBar is compatible with OS X 10.9 Mavericks and OS X 10.10 Yosemite, it is also completely ready for the latest version of OS X, 10.11 El Capitan.'
System Requirements:
* OS X 10.9 Mavericks or higher
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* 8.7MB
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