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MacBook users who want hardware-like controls without reaching for keys or menu bar apps.

Why it deserves attention

EdgeBar maps the right trackpad edge to volume and the left edge to brightness, using the same on-screen display as the keyboard keys, then adds haptic ticks, quarter-step fine control, quick mute, and a media strip along the bottom. The pointer can stay frozen while you slide, the app lives only in the menu bar, and it is a one-time $9 purchase for macOS 13 or later. It is a small indie app with strong early reviews, but it only works on the built-in MacBook trackpad, not an external mouse, and custom gestures can conflict with other trackpad utilities.

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