MakeUseOf - Touch Bar

How to Take Screenshots of the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar

Kelvin Ekun — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:15:16 GMT

While most Mac users are familiar with the different ways to take screenshots of the screen, taking screenshots of the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar is less popular.

8 Common Ways to Fix Your MacBook’s Touch Bar

Hamza Tariq — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:14 GMT

Apple introduced the Touch Bar in the 2016 MacBook Pro models but eventually discontinued it from the redesigned 2021 lineup due to a lack of positive reception.

The MacBook Pro Touch Bar Sucks, So I Disabled It

Christian Zibreg — Wed, 18 May 2022 20:45:13 GMT

The Touch Bar launched on the 2016 MacBook Pro. Fast-forward to now, and it’s all but gone from the Mac lineup. A touch-sensitive OLED strip along the keyboard top, the Touch Bar, with its app shortcuts, seemed great. It certainly gave an impressive demo! But when I upgraded my MacBook, the Touch Bar struck me as a nuisance rather than a convenience. So I did the unthinkable and disabled Touch Bar functionality after just a few months.

What Does the MacBook Pro Touch Bar Do?

Rohan Naravane — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:00:12 GMT

Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro upgrades introduced the Touch Bar—an interesting piece of hardware that didn't quite make its way in the world. In fact, it was so unpopular amongst power users that the company removed the Touch Bar from its newest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, bringing back the traditional function keys.

Apple Removed the MacBook Pro Touch Bar: Is It Finally Listening to Users?

Matt Moore — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:30:48 GMT

Apple has a history of making design choices that push the tech industry in certain directions. Where the company goes, others often follow. But sometimes the decision Apple makes aren’t the right ones, and users demand better.

Apple Is Redesigning the MacBook Pro for 2021

Christian Zibreg — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:48 GMT

Apple will reportedly refresh its MacBook Pro notebook lineup with a pair of overhauled models in 14- and 16-inch size options, around the middle of the year.

Apple's Worst MacBook Problems (And How to Fix Them)

Sarah Adedun — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:45:00 GMT

If you plan on getting a MacBook, research on the features and faults of Apple's devices can go a long way in shaping your buying decision. You don't want to purchase a new device only to find that it has a notorious problem.

How to Make the MacBook Pro Touch Bar More Useful: 4 Tips

Kris Wouk — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:30:00 GMT

The Touch Bar was a controversial addition to the MacBook Pro, and it's a feature many Mac users ignore. A lot of people tend to forget that it's there at all---until they curse the missing Escape key.

Chrome Supports the MacBook Touch Bar: Here's What You Can Do With It

Bryan Wolfe — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Apple installs its Safari web browser on every Mac sold. Despite this, Google Chrome remains a popular web browser on macOS devices. There's now more to love about Google Chrome on the Mac: the web browser offers full support for Apple's Touch Bar.

How to Add an Apple Touch Bar Clone to Windows Using Your iPhone or iPad

Dann Albright — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The new MacBook Pro's Touch Bar is a cool feature -- it replaces the function keys with app-specific options. This might not seem like such a big deal, but it can help you work quite a bit faster if you know how to use it. It works well with photo and video editors, web browsers, presentation software, and a variety of other apps.

10 Apps That Put the MacBook Pro Touch Bar to Good Use

Bryan Wolfe — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:00:00 GMT

The 2016 MacBook Pro lineup includes two models that feature Apple's multi-touch enabled OLED strip built into the top of the keyboard. Known as the Touch Bar, the interface provides useful contextual controls and Touch ID support for logging in with a fingerprint.

Relax: The Mac Isn't Going Anywhere Any Time Soon

Khamosh Pathak — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMT

For the past couple of months, there's been a storm brewing, deep inside the Apple community. Apple commentators, writers and fans alike have been thinking about the future of Mac. Sparked by the fact that the Mac Pro hasn't seen an update in 3 years, the Mac Mini's sad state of affairs, and the new MacBook Pro's lukewarm response.

How to Get the New Touch Bar on an Old MacBook for Free

Tim Brookes — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:30:00 GMT

The new MacBook Pro includes an OLED Touch Bar which provides useful contextual controls and Touch ID support for logging in with a fingerprint. It also starts at $1,799 for the base 13-inch model, which is a serious chunk of change.

How to Try the New MacBook Touch Bar for Free Right Now

Ben Stegner — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 14:30:06 GMT

For the first time in several years, Apple has refreshed the MacBook Pro line. The newest model's headline feature is the Touch Bar, a small touch-screen strip at the top of the keyboard that replaces the function keys. Since this strip is context-sensitive for the app you're working with, it has potential to be a new way of interacting with your computer.