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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 notch-less displays in NotNotch?2025-08-29 · DisplaysNotNotch uses notch-less displays as part of its native macOS notch companion: NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use notch-less displays in the Mac notch2025-08-30 · DisplaysTo use notch-less displays in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  3. Does notch-less displays work on a Mac without a notch?2025-08-31 · DisplaysYes — notch-less displays is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  4. notch-less displays on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-09-01 · DisplaysNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so notch-less displays is built to run on Sonoma and later. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  5. notch-less displays on macOS 272025-09-02 · DisplaysNotNotch is meant to run notch-less displays on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  6. Privacy notes for notch-less displays in NotNotch2025-09-03 · Displaysnotch-less displays is designed as an on-device Mac utility. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. notch-less displays in the notch vs the menu bar2025-09-04 · DisplaysThe menu bar is always there; notch-less displays in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  8. Set up notch-less displays after installing NotNotch2025-09-05 · DisplaysAfter install, notch-less displays is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  9. Troubleshooting notch-less displays in NotNotch2025-09-06 · DisplaysIf notch-less displays is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  10. Keyboard control for notch-less displays2025-09-07 · Displaysnotch-less displays is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  11. Why notch-less displays is glanceable in NotNotch2025-09-08 · Displaysnotch-less displays is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  12. Does notch-less displays work offline?2025-09-09 · DisplaysShipping notch-less displays behavior is a local Mac utility. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device notch-less displays on a Mac2025-09-10 · Displaysnotch-less displays is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  14. notch-less displays for Mac notch developers2025-09-11 · DisplaysIf you are extending NotNotch, notch-less displays is a host surface or a documented constraint. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  15. notch-less displays for students on a MacBook2025-09-12 · DisplaysStudents can keep notch-less displays in the notch during class or library work without another window. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  16. Using notch-less displays during meetings2025-09-13 · Displaysnotch-less displays can stay visible while a call is in another Space. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  17. Battery impact of notch-less displays2025-09-14 · Displaysnotch-less displays is a small SwiftUI surface. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of notch-less displays in NotNotch2025-09-15 · Displaysnotch-less displays should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  19. notch-less displays FAQ for NotNotch2025-09-16 · DisplaysCommon questions about notch-less displays: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch.
  20. notch-less displays guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-09-17 · DisplaysThis guide covers notch-less displays from macOS 14 through macOS 27. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface on compatible displays that have no hardware notch. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.