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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 live-activity stack in NotNotch?2026-10-03 · Live activityNotNotch uses live-activity stack as part of its native macOS notch companion: notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
2. How to use live-activity stack in the Mac notch2026-10-04 · Live activityTo use live-activity stack in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
3. Does live-activity stack work on a Mac without a notch?2026-10-05 · Live activityYes — live-activity stack is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
4. live-activity stack on macOS 14 Sonoma2026-10-06 · Live activityNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so live-activity stack is built to run on Sonoma and later. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
5. live-activity stack on macOS 272026-10-07 · Live activityNotNotch is meant to run live-activity stack on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
6. Privacy notes for live-activity stack in NotNotch2026-10-08 · Live activitylive-activity stack is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them. The website does not add analytics cookies.
7. live-activity stack in the notch vs the menu bar2026-10-09 · Live activityThe menu bar is always there; live-activity stack in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
8. Set up live-activity stack after installing NotNotch2026-10-10 · Live activityAfter install, live-activity stack is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
9. Troubleshooting live-activity stack in NotNotch2026-10-11 · Live activityIf live-activity stack is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
10. Keyboard control for live-activity stack2026-10-12 · Live activitylive-activity stack is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
11. Why live-activity stack is glanceable in NotNotch2026-10-13 · Live activitylive-activity stack is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
12. Does live-activity stack work offline?2026-10-14 · Live activityShipping live-activity stack behavior is a local Mac utility. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them. Network is not required for the core notch host.
13. On-device live-activity stack on a Mac2026-10-15 · Live activitylive-activity stack is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
14. live-activity stack for Mac notch developers2026-10-16 · Live activityIf you are extending NotNotch, live-activity stack is a host surface or a documented constraint. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
15. live-activity stack for students on a MacBook2026-10-17 · Live activityStudents can keep live-activity stack in the notch during class or library work without another window. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
16. Using live-activity stack during meetings2026-10-18 · Live activitylive-activity stack can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
17. Battery impact of live-activity stack2026-10-19 · Live activitylive-activity stack is a small SwiftUI surface. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
18. Accessibility of live-activity stack in NotNotch2026-10-20 · Live activitylive-activity stack should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
19. live-activity stack FAQ for NotNotch2026-10-21 · Live activityCommon questions about live-activity stack: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
20. live-activity stack guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272026-10-22 · Live activityThis guide covers live-activity stack from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.