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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 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch?2025-10-28 · HardwareNotNotch uses 14-inch MacBook Pro as part of its native macOS notch companion: the 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use 14-inch MacBook Pro in the Mac notch2025-10-29 · HardwareTo use 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  3. Does 14-inch MacBook Pro work on a Mac without a notch?2025-10-30 · HardwareYes — 14-inch MacBook Pro is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  4. 14-inch MacBook Pro on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-10-31 · HardwareNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so 14-inch MacBook Pro is built to run on Sonoma and later. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  5. 14-inch MacBook Pro on macOS 272025-11-01 · HardwareNotNotch is meant to run 14-inch MacBook Pro on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  6. Privacy notes for 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch2025-11-02 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro is designed as an on-device Mac utility. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. 14-inch MacBook Pro in the notch vs the menu bar2025-11-03 · HardwareThe menu bar is always there; 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  8. Set up 14-inch MacBook Pro after installing NotNotch2025-11-04 · HardwareAfter install, 14-inch MacBook Pro is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  9. Troubleshooting 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch2025-11-05 · HardwareIf 14-inch MacBook Pro is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  10. Keyboard control for 14-inch MacBook Pro2025-11-06 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  11. Why 14-inch MacBook Pro is glanceable in NotNotch2025-11-07 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  12. Does 14-inch MacBook Pro work offline?2025-11-08 · HardwareShipping 14-inch MacBook Pro behavior is a local Mac utility. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device 14-inch MacBook Pro on a Mac2025-11-09 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  14. 14-inch MacBook Pro for Mac notch developers2025-11-10 · HardwareIf you are extending NotNotch, 14-inch MacBook Pro is a host surface or a documented constraint. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  15. 14-inch MacBook Pro for students on a MacBook2025-11-11 · HardwareStudents can keep 14-inch MacBook Pro in the notch during class or library work without another window. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  16. Using 14-inch MacBook Pro during meetings2025-11-12 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro can stay visible while a call is in another Space. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  17. Battery impact of 14-inch MacBook Pro2025-11-13 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro is a small SwiftUI surface. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of 14-inch MacBook Pro in NotNotch2025-11-14 · Hardware14-inch MacBook Pro should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  19. 14-inch MacBook Pro FAQ for NotNotch2025-11-15 · HardwareCommon questions about 14-inch MacBook Pro: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often.
  20. 14-inch MacBook Pro guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-11-16 · HardwareThis guide covers 14-inch MacBook Pro from macOS 14 through macOS 27. The 14-inch cutout is the layout the chin and live chips are sized against most often. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.