diff --git a/modules/desktop.nix b/modules/desktop.nix
index 369f0b4..87688e7 100644
--- a/modules/desktop.nix
+++ b/modules/desktop.nix
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
 
   programs.ydotool.enable = true;
 
+  # the status bar needs upower to show battery status
+  services.upower.enable = true;
+
   environment.systemPackages = [
     pkgs.dragon-drop
     pkgs.wmctrl
diff --git a/packages/ashell.nix b/packages/ashell.nix
index adced12..a966548 100644
--- a/packages/ashell.nix
+++ b/packages/ashell.nix
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ let
         "KeyboardLayout"
         [
           "Tray"
-          "SystemTray"
+          "SystemInfo"
           "Settings"
         ]
       ];