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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 Dark Mode in NotNotch?2027-03-12 · AppearanceNotNotch uses Dark Mode as part of its native macOS notch companion: the companion follows system light and dark appearance. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use Dark Mode in the Mac notch2027-03-13 · AppearanceTo use Dark Mode in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  3. Does Dark Mode work on a Mac without a notch?2027-03-14 · AppearanceYes — Dark Mode is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  4. Dark Mode on macOS 14 Sonoma2027-03-15 · AppearanceNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so Dark Mode is built to run on Sonoma and later. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  5. Dark Mode on macOS 272027-03-16 · AppearanceNotNotch is meant to run Dark Mode on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  6. Privacy notes for Dark Mode in NotNotch2027-03-17 · AppearanceDark Mode is designed as an on-device Mac utility. The companion follows system light and dark appearance. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. Dark Mode in the notch vs the menu bar2027-03-18 · AppearanceThe menu bar is always there; Dark Mode in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  8. Set up Dark Mode after installing NotNotch2027-03-19 · AppearanceAfter install, Dark Mode is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  9. Troubleshooting Dark Mode in NotNotch2027-03-20 · AppearanceIf Dark Mode is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  10. Keyboard control for Dark Mode2027-03-21 · AppearanceDark Mode is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  11. Why Dark Mode is glanceable in NotNotch2027-03-22 · AppearanceDark Mode is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  12. Does Dark Mode work offline?2027-03-23 · AppearanceShipping Dark Mode behavior is a local Mac utility. The companion follows system light and dark appearance. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device Dark Mode on a Mac2027-03-24 · AppearanceDark Mode is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  14. Dark Mode for Mac notch developers2027-03-25 · AppearanceIf you are extending NotNotch, Dark Mode is a host surface or a documented constraint. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  15. Dark Mode for students on a MacBook2027-03-26 · AppearanceStudents can keep Dark Mode in the notch during class or library work without another window. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  16. Using Dark Mode during meetings2027-03-27 · AppearanceDark Mode can stay visible while a call is in another Space. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  17. Battery impact of Dark Mode2027-03-28 · AppearanceDark Mode is a small SwiftUI surface. The companion follows system light and dark appearance. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of Dark Mode in NotNotch2027-03-29 · AppearanceDark Mode should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  19. Dark Mode FAQ for NotNotch2027-03-30 · AppearanceCommon questions about Dark Mode: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
  20. Dark Mode guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272027-03-31 · AppearanceThis guide covers Dark Mode from macOS 14 through macOS 27. The companion follows system light and dark appearance. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.