there is an update for BitBar.
not mandatory -
much better networking (I hope)
https://github.com/Crypto-Currency/bitbar

Windows QT Wallet v0.8.0.1
https://bitbar.co/Downloads/bitbar-qt.exe

MAC QT Wallet v0.8.0.1
https://bitbar.co/Downloads/BitBar-v0.8.0.1-Qt.dmg