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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 MacBook Air in NotNotch?2025-10-08 · HardwareNotNotch uses MacBook Air as part of its native macOS notch companion: Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use MacBook Air in the Mac notch2025-10-09 · HardwareTo use MacBook Air in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  3. Does MacBook Air work on a Mac without a notch?2025-10-10 · HardwareYes — MacBook Air is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  4. MacBook Air on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-10-11 · HardwareNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so MacBook Air is built to run on Sonoma and later. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  5. MacBook Air on macOS 272025-10-12 · HardwareNotNotch is meant to run MacBook Air on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  6. Privacy notes for MacBook Air in NotNotch2025-10-13 · HardwareMacBook Air is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. MacBook Air in the notch vs the menu bar2025-10-14 · HardwareThe menu bar is always there; MacBook Air in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  8. Set up MacBook Air after installing NotNotch2025-10-15 · HardwareAfter install, MacBook Air is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  9. Troubleshooting MacBook Air in NotNotch2025-10-16 · HardwareIf MacBook Air is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  10. Keyboard control for MacBook Air2025-10-17 · HardwareMacBook Air is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  11. Why MacBook Air is glanceable in NotNotch2025-10-18 · HardwareMacBook Air is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  12. Does MacBook Air work offline?2025-10-19 · HardwareShipping MacBook Air behavior is a local Mac utility. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device MacBook Air on a Mac2025-10-20 · HardwareMacBook Air is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  14. MacBook Air for Mac notch developers2025-10-21 · HardwareIf you are extending NotNotch, MacBook Air is a host surface or a documented constraint. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  15. MacBook Air for students on a MacBook2025-10-22 · HardwareStudents can keep MacBook Air in the notch during class or library work without another window. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  16. Using MacBook Air during meetings2025-10-23 · HardwareMacBook Air can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  17. Battery impact of MacBook Air2025-10-24 · HardwareMacBook Air is a small SwiftUI surface. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of MacBook Air in NotNotch2025-10-25 · HardwareMacBook Air should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  19. MacBook Air FAQ for NotNotch2025-10-26 · HardwareCommon questions about MacBook Air: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines.
  20. MacBook Air guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-10-27 · HardwareThis guide covers MacBook Air from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Air models with a notch get the same closed-notch live activities as Pro machines. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.