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NotNotch blog

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 Weather in NotNotch?2025-04-11 · Live activityNotNotch uses Weather as part of its native macOS notch companion: local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use Weather in the Mac notch2025-04-12 · Live activityTo use Weather in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  3. Does Weather work on a Mac without a notch?2025-04-13 · Live activityYes — Weather is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  4. Weather on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-04-14 · Live activityNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so Weather is built to run on Sonoma and later. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  5. Weather on macOS 272025-04-15 · Live activityNotNotch is meant to run Weather on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  6. Privacy notes for Weather in NotNotch2025-04-16 · Live activityWeather is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. Weather in the notch vs the menu bar2025-04-17 · Live activityThe menu bar is always there; Weather in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  8. Set up Weather after installing NotNotch2025-04-18 · Live activityAfter install, Weather is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  9. Troubleshooting Weather in NotNotch2025-04-19 · Live activityIf Weather is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  10. Keyboard control for Weather2025-04-20 · Live activityWeather is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  11. Why Weather is glanceable in NotNotch2025-04-21 · Live activityWeather is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  12. Does Weather work offline?2025-04-22 · Live activityShipping Weather behavior is a local Mac utility. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device Weather on a Mac2025-04-23 · Live activityWeather is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  14. Weather for Mac notch developers2025-04-24 · Live activityIf you are extending NotNotch, Weather is a host surface or a documented constraint. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  15. Weather for students on a MacBook2025-04-25 · Live activityStudents can keep Weather in the notch during class or library work without another window. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  16. Using Weather during meetings2025-04-26 · Live activityWeather can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  17. Battery impact of Weather2025-04-27 · Live activityWeather is a small SwiftUI surface. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of Weather in NotNotch2025-04-28 · Live activityWeather should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  19. Weather FAQ for NotNotch2025-04-29 · Live activityCommon questions about Weather: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack.
  20. Weather guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-04-30 · Live activityThis guide covers Weather from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Local conditions can sit on the closed-notch live-activity stack. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.