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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 App Sandbox in NotNotch?2026-02-25 · PrivacyNotNotch uses App Sandbox as part of its native macOS notch companion: file pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use App Sandbox in the Mac notch2026-02-26 · PrivacyTo use App Sandbox in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  3. Does App Sandbox work on a Mac without a notch?2026-02-27 · PrivacyYes — App Sandbox is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and file pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  4. App Sandbox on macOS 14 Sonoma2026-02-28 · PrivacyNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so App Sandbox is built to run on Sonoma and later. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  5. App Sandbox on macOS 272026-03-01 · PrivacyNotNotch is meant to run App Sandbox on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  6. Privacy notes for App Sandbox in NotNotch2026-03-02 · PrivacyApp Sandbox is designed as an on-device Mac utility. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. App Sandbox in the notch vs the menu bar2026-03-03 · PrivacyThe menu bar is always there; App Sandbox in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  8. Set up App Sandbox after installing NotNotch2026-03-04 · PrivacyAfter install, App Sandbox is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  9. Troubleshooting App Sandbox in NotNotch2026-03-05 · PrivacyIf App Sandbox is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  10. Keyboard control for App Sandbox2026-03-06 · PrivacyApp Sandbox is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  11. Why App Sandbox is glanceable in NotNotch2026-03-07 · PrivacyApp Sandbox is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  12. Does App Sandbox work offline?2026-03-08 · PrivacyShipping App Sandbox behavior is a local Mac utility. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device App Sandbox on a Mac2026-03-09 · PrivacyApp Sandbox is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  14. App Sandbox for Mac notch developers2026-03-10 · PrivacyIf you are extending NotNotch, App Sandbox is a host surface or a documented constraint. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  15. App Sandbox for students on a MacBook2026-03-11 · PrivacyStudents can keep App Sandbox in the notch during class or library work without another window. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  16. Using App Sandbox during meetings2026-03-12 · PrivacyApp Sandbox can stay visible while a call is in another Space. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  17. Battery impact of App Sandbox2026-03-13 · PrivacyApp Sandbox is a small SwiftUI surface. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of App Sandbox in NotNotch2026-03-14 · PrivacyApp Sandbox should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  19. App Sandbox FAQ for NotNotch2026-03-15 · PrivacyCommon questions about App Sandbox: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant.
  20. App Sandbox guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272026-03-16 · PrivacyThis guide covers App Sandbox from macOS 14 through macOS 27. File pickers use the user-selected read-write entitlement rather than a blanket home-folder grant. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.