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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 Notifications in NotNotch?2025-05-01 · NotificationsNotNotch uses Notifications as part of its native macOS notch companion: selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music. This page is the short definition for people comparing Mac notch apps.
  2. How to use Notifications in the Mac notch2025-05-02 · NotificationsTo use Notifications in NotNotch, enable the related setting and look at the top edge of the display. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  3. Does Notifications work on a Mac without a notch?2025-05-03 · NotificationsYes — Notifications is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  4. Notifications on macOS 14 Sonoma2025-05-04 · NotificationsNotNotch’s deployment target is macOS 14, so Notifications is built to run on Sonoma and later. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  5. Notifications on macOS 272025-05-05 · NotificationsNotNotch is meant to run Notifications on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  6. Privacy notes for Notifications in NotNotch2025-05-06 · NotificationsNotifications is designed as an on-device Mac utility. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music. The website does not add analytics cookies.
  7. Notifications in the notch vs the menu bar2025-05-07 · NotificationsThe menu bar is always there; Notifications in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  8. Set up Notifications after installing NotNotch2025-05-08 · NotificationsAfter install, Notifications is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  9. Troubleshooting Notifications in NotNotch2025-05-09 · NotificationsIf Notifications is missing, check Settings, display targeting, and macOS permissions first. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  10. Keyboard control for Notifications2025-05-10 · NotificationsNotifications is meant to stay glanceable, with keyboard shortcuts for the actions you repeat. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  11. Why Notifications is glanceable in NotNotch2025-05-11 · NotificationsNotifications is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  12. Does Notifications work offline?2025-05-12 · NotificationsShipping Notifications behavior is a local Mac utility. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music. Network is not required for the core notch host.
  13. On-device Notifications on a Mac2025-05-13 · NotificationsNotifications is implemented in the native Swift app, not as a web view in the notch. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  14. Notifications for Mac notch developers2025-05-14 · NotificationsIf you are extending NotNotch, Notifications is a host surface or a documented constraint. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  15. Notifications for students on a MacBook2025-05-15 · NotificationsStudents can keep Notifications in the notch during class or library work without another window. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  16. Using Notifications during meetings2025-05-16 · NotificationsNotifications can stay visible while a call is in another Space. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  17. Battery impact of Notifications2025-05-17 · NotificationsNotifications is a small SwiftUI surface. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music. Disable it if you want the lightest possible notch.
  18. Accessibility of Notifications in NotNotch2025-05-18 · NotificationsNotifications should remain usable with VoiceOver labels and without motion. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  19. Notifications FAQ for NotNotch2025-05-19 · NotificationsCommon questions about Notifications: it is a native Mac notch surface, optional in Settings, and not a Siri replacement. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music.
  20. Notifications guide for NotNotch on macOS 14–272025-05-20 · NotificationsThis guide covers Notifications from macOS 14 through macOS 27. Selected banners can take the front of the notch stack, then hand back to music. Last updated for the Next.js marketing site and the native host.