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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 Shelf in NotNotch?2025-02-10 · FilesNotNotch uses Shelf as part of its native macOS notch companion: you can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use Shelf in the Mac notch2025-02-11 · FilesTo use Shelf in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  3. Does Shelf work on a Mac without a notch?2025-02-12 · FilesYes — Shelf is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and you can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  4. Shelf on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-02-13 · FilesNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so Shelf is built to run on Sonoma and later. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  5. Shelf on macOS 272025-02-14 · FilesNotNotch is meant to run Shelf on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  6. Privacy notes for Shelf in NotNotch2025-02-15 · FilesShelf is designed as an on-device Mac utility. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. Shelf in the notch vs the menu bar2025-02-16 · FilesThe menu bar is always there; Shelf in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  8. Set up Shelf after installing NotNotch2025-02-17 · FilesAfter install, Shelf is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  9. Troubleshooting Shelf in NotNotch2025-02-18 · FilesIf Shelf is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  10. Keyboard control for Shelf2025-02-19 · FilesShelf is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  11. Why Shelf is glanceable in NotNotch2025-02-20 · FilesShelf is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  12. Does Shelf work offline?2025-02-21 · FilesShipping Shelf behavior is a local Mac utility. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device Shelf on a Mac2025-02-22 · FilesShelf is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  14. Shelf for Mac notch developers2025-02-23 · FilesIf you are extending NotNotch, Shelf is a host surface or a documented constraint. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  15. Shelf for students on a MacBook2025-02-24 · FilesStudents can keep Shelf in the notch during class or library work without another window. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  16. Using Shelf during meetings2025-02-25 · FilesShelf can stay visible while a call is in another Space. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  17. Battery impact of Shelf2025-02-26 · FilesShelf is a small SwiftUI surface. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of Shelf in NotNotch2025-02-27 · FilesShelf should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  19. Shelf FAQ for NotNotch2025-02-28 · FilesCommon questions about Shelf: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready.
  20. Shelf guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-03-01 · FilesThis guide covers Shelf from macOS 14 through macOS 27. You can park files on the notch and share them when you are ready. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.