2019 R10: Bartender
BarTender 2019 R10 introduced enhanced security features for the BarTender System Database. It offered better integration with Windows Authentication and improved encryption methods for sensitive data stored within the system. This allowed IT departments to lock down the printing environment, ensuring that only authorized personnel could print sensitive labels (such as those containing proprietary formulas or pricing data).
Bartender 3 (including R10) was a —typically $15. Bartender 4 and later moved to a subscription or paid upgrade model (approx. $10–$12 for major version upgrades). Many users refuse to pay annually for a menubar manager. R10 still works perfectly for their workflow, even if they have to ignore newer macOS features. bartender 2019 r10
For power users with 30+ icons, finding the right one is a nightmare. Bartender R10 let you press a hotkey (customizable) to bring up a Spotlight-like search box over the menu bar. Type "Wi-Fi" or "Battery" and Bartender highlights the icon or triggers the menu dropdown. BarTender 2019 R10 introduced enhanced security features for