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Is NotchNook discontinued? What actually happened in 2026
No. NotchNook is not discontinued. It went offline in September 2026 during a dispute at lo.cafe, then came back at getnotchnook.com.
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No. NotchNook is not discontinued. It went offline in September 2026 during a dispute at lo.cafe, then came back at getnotchnook.com.
Stripe Sales in Your MacBook Notch, With a Desk Pet
A restricted Stripe key puts each sale, renewal and trial in the MacBook notch, with a sound and a desk pet that reacts. Setup uses the same steps as the Stripe integration page.
Best Notch Apps for Mac (2026): Free and Paid, Compared
Picks by job for 2026: Boring Notch and Atoll for free, Alcove, Droppy, NotchNook after it came back, and NotchBuddy if you sell software. We make NotchBuddy.
NotchNook Alternatives for Mac (2026)
NotchNook is not discontinued. It went offline in September 2026 and is back at getnotchnook.com. If you still want another app, here is the comparison.
Dynamic Island for Mac: how to get it on a MacBook
Apple put Dynamic Island on the iPhone, not the Mac. Notch apps fill the gap. Here's how they work, and which one to pick.
How to get Stripe sales notifications on your Mac
Email, Slack, or a cha-ching in your notch: four ways to hear about a Stripe sale while you work, and what each one costs you in attention.
What to do with your MacBook notch: 10 useful ideas
Since 2021 the notch has been a black rectangle you work around. Here are ten small jobs it's surprisingly good at.
Notch apps without a notch or on an external display
An iMac, a Mac mini, a MacBook plugged into a monitor: here's how a notch app behaves when there's no notch.
A Pomodoro timer that lives in your Mac's notch
Most timer apps want a window or a menu bar slot. A progress line along the notch is quieter. Here's a simple routine.
A desk pet for your Mac that doesn't get in the way
Desk pets are back. The good ones follow three rules: stay small, stay quiet, and stay out of your windows.
How to get clipboard history on a Mac
Copied over something you needed? Here's how to get clipboard history on macOS, and how to keep passwords out of it.
Check App Store sales on your Mac, no login
Stop logging into App Store Connect to check yesterday's numbers. A Sales-role API key puts them in your Mac's notch.