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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 on-device privacy in NotNotch?2026-02-05 · PrivacyNotNotch uses on-device privacy as part of its native macOS notch companion: shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
2. How to use on-device privacy in the Mac notch2026-02-06 · PrivacyTo use on-device privacy in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
3. Does on-device privacy work on a Mac without a notch?2026-02-07 · PrivacyYes — on-device privacy is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
4. on-device privacy on macOS 14 Sonoma2026-02-08 · PrivacyNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so on-device privacy is built to run on Sonoma and later. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
5. on-device privacy on macOS 272026-02-09 · PrivacyNotNotch is meant to run on-device privacy on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
6. Privacy notes for on-device privacy in NotNotch2026-02-10 · Privacyon-device privacy is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies. The website does not add analytics cookies.
7. on-device privacy in the notch vs the menu bar2026-02-11 · PrivacyThe menu bar is always there; on-device privacy in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
8. Set up on-device privacy after installing NotNotch2026-02-12 · PrivacyAfter install, on-device privacy is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
9. Troubleshooting on-device privacy in NotNotch2026-02-13 · PrivacyIf on-device privacy is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
10. Keyboard control for on-device privacy2026-02-14 · Privacyon-device privacy is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
11. Why on-device privacy is glanceable in NotNotch2026-02-15 · Privacyon-device privacy is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
12. Does on-device privacy work offline?2026-02-16 · PrivacyShipping on-device privacy behavior is a local Mac utility. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies. Network is not required for the core notch host.
13. On-device on-device privacy on a Mac2026-02-17 · Privacyon-device privacy is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
14. on-device privacy for Mac notch developers2026-02-18 · PrivacyIf you are extending NotNotch, on-device privacy is a host surface or a documented constraint. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
15. on-device privacy for students on a MacBook2026-02-19 · PrivacyStudents can keep on-device privacy in the notch during class or library work without another window. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
16. Using on-device privacy during meetings2026-02-20 · Privacyon-device privacy can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
17. Battery impact of on-device privacy2026-02-21 · Privacyon-device privacy is a small SwiftUI surface. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
18. Accessibility of on-device privacy in NotNotch2026-02-22 · Privacyon-device privacy should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
19. on-device privacy FAQ for NotNotch2026-02-23 · PrivacyCommon questions about on-device privacy: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies.
20. on-device privacy guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272026-02-24 · PrivacyThis guide covers on-device privacy from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Shipping utilities stay on-device; the marketing site does not run analytics cookies. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.