5 Menu Bar apps that have earned a permanent spot on my Mac in 2026

My Mac’s menu bar is prime real estate, and not every app gets to live there. These five apps made the cut in 2026 and have genuinely improved how I work every day.

The Razer Viper V4 Pro took me back to basics, and you know what? Maybe that’s all a gaming mouse should be

The Razer Viper V4 Pro is a premium lightweight gaming mouse that delivers fantastic responsiveness in an elegant, minimalist package.
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Palantir’s ‘unlimited access’ to patient data — we examine the US tech giant’s controversial £330 million contract with the NHS

While the NHS has just granted Palantir “unlimited access” to patient data, the relationship between the UK public health sector and the controversial American firm dates back to 2020. Here’s how we get here, and what’s at…

FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know

FBI links First VPN’s activities to gangs involved in cybercrime and calls for tighter security controls and behavioural monitoring to prevent cyberattacks.
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How to change the default apps on a Mac

From changing your browser and email client to opening specific file types with a new app, changing default apps on your Mac is easy and straightforward.

EU to talk with Anthropic over access to Mythos AI Model

The European Commission is sending representatives to San Francisco to talk about using Mythos.