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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 hover-to-open in NotNotch?2026-09-13 · InputNotNotch uses hover-to-open as part of its native macOS notch companion: moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use hover-to-open in the Mac notch2026-09-14 · InputTo use hover-to-open in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  3. Does hover-to-open work on a Mac without a notch?2026-09-15 · InputYes — hover-to-open is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  4. hover-to-open on macOS 14 Sonoma2026-09-16 · InputNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so hover-to-open is built to run on Sonoma and later. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  5. hover-to-open on macOS 272026-09-17 · InputNotNotch is meant to run hover-to-open on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  6. Privacy notes for hover-to-open in NotNotch2026-09-18 · Inputhover-to-open is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. hover-to-open in the notch vs the menu bar2026-09-19 · InputThe menu bar is always there; hover-to-open in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  8. Set up hover-to-open after installing NotNotch2026-09-20 · InputAfter install, hover-to-open is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  9. Troubleshooting hover-to-open in NotNotch2026-09-21 · InputIf hover-to-open is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  10. Keyboard control for hover-to-open2026-09-22 · Inputhover-to-open is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  11. Why hover-to-open is glanceable in NotNotch2026-09-23 · Inputhover-to-open is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  12. Does hover-to-open work offline?2026-09-24 · InputShipping hover-to-open behavior is a local Mac utility. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device hover-to-open on a Mac2026-09-25 · Inputhover-to-open is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  14. hover-to-open for Mac notch developers2026-09-26 · InputIf you are extending NotNotch, hover-to-open is a host surface or a documented constraint. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  15. hover-to-open for students on a MacBook2026-09-27 · InputStudents can keep hover-to-open in the notch during class or library work without another window. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  16. Using hover-to-open during meetings2026-09-28 · Inputhover-to-open can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  17. Battery impact of hover-to-open2026-09-29 · Inputhover-to-open is a small SwiftUI surface. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of hover-to-open in NotNotch2026-09-30 · Inputhover-to-open should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  19. hover-to-open FAQ for NotNotch2026-10-01 · InputCommon questions about hover-to-open: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay.
  20. hover-to-open guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272026-10-02 · InputThis guide covers hover-to-open from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Moving the pointer into the chin can open the notch after a configurable delay. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.