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One thousand short guides for the Mac notch companion: shipping features, macOS 14–27, privacy, and setup. Each URL starts with a standalone answer.

Last updated 2026-09-13

  1. What is Hello demo extension in NotNotch?2025-06-30 · ExtensionsNotNotch uses Hello demo extension as part of its native macOS notch companion: the first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use Hello demo extension in the Mac notch2025-07-01 · ExtensionsTo use Hello demo extension in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  3. Does Hello demo extension work on a Mac without a notch?2025-07-02 · ExtensionsYes — Hello demo extension is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  4. Hello demo extension on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-07-03 · ExtensionsNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so Hello demo extension is built to run on Sonoma and later. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  5. Hello demo extension on macOS 272025-07-04 · ExtensionsNotNotch is meant to run Hello demo extension on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  6. Privacy notes for Hello demo extension in NotNotch2025-07-05 · ExtensionsHello demo extension is designed as an on-device Mac utility. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. Hello demo extension in the notch vs the menu bar2025-07-06 · ExtensionsThe menu bar is always there; Hello demo extension in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  8. Set up Hello demo extension after installing NotNotch2025-07-07 · ExtensionsAfter install, Hello demo extension is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  9. Troubleshooting Hello demo extension in NotNotch2025-07-08 · ExtensionsIf Hello demo extension is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  10. Keyboard control for Hello demo extension2025-07-09 · ExtensionsHello demo extension is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  11. Why Hello demo extension is glanceable in NotNotch2025-07-10 · ExtensionsHello demo extension is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  12. Does Hello demo extension work offline?2025-07-11 · ExtensionsShipping Hello demo extension behavior is a local Mac utility. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device Hello demo extension on a Mac2025-07-12 · ExtensionsHello demo extension is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  14. Hello demo extension for Mac notch developers2025-07-13 · ExtensionsIf you are extending NotNotch, Hello demo extension is a host surface or a documented constraint. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  15. Hello demo extension for students on a MacBook2025-07-14 · ExtensionsStudents can keep Hello demo extension in the notch during class or library work without another window. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  16. Using Hello demo extension during meetings2025-07-15 · ExtensionsHello demo extension can stay visible while a call is in another Space. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  17. Battery impact of Hello demo extension2025-07-16 · ExtensionsHello demo extension is a small SwiftUI surface. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of Hello demo extension in NotNotch2025-07-17 · ExtensionsHello demo extension should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  19. Hello demo extension FAQ for NotNotch2025-07-18 · ExtensionsCommon questions about Hello demo extension: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip.
  20. Hello demo extension guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-07-19 · ExtensionsThis guide covers Hello demo extension from macOS 14 through macOS 27. The first-party Hello plugin is off by default and can show a tab plus a host-drawn chip. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.