boringBar: New macOS taskbar-style dock replacement launches

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Addresses productivity pain points in macOS window management for multi-display users

boringBar, a taskbar-style dock replacement for macOS, launches with 14-day free trial. The $40 app organizes windows by desktop, offers instant previews, one-click desktop switching, and supports macOS 14+.

boringBar is a new macOS application that replaces the traditional dock with a taskbar-style interface. The app addresses limitations of the native macOS dock by organizing windows by desktop rather than apps, making it easier to track open windows across multiple displays and desktops. Key features include showing only windows on the active desktop, one-click desktop switching with window counts, searchable app launcher, window thumbnail previews on hover, and notification badges. Additional functionality includes scroll-to-switch desktops, adjustable bar sizes, window grouping by app, and the ability to hide the native dock. The app requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later and needs Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions. Pricing includes a $40 personal license covering 2 devices with 2 years of updates, while business licenses start at 6 users with volume pricing beginning at $3.49 per user annually.

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