Like Dynamic Island, NotchNook extends from the notch to disclose a “Nook” with primary media controls (type of like Reside Actions on iOS) and different customizable widgets. Then there is a “tray” tab the place you may drop information and apps. That is much like the dock on macOS, besides that the tray is emptied whenever you give up NotchNook.
You’ll be able to entry the function by clicking the tab that blends into the notch, or by swiping down on the trackpad when your mouse cursor is over it, or you may set it to robotically drop down whenever you convey your mouse over it.
NotchNook works with Macs with and with out notches. On Macs with out notches, you may customise whether or not you need your complete notch to look or only a small black line within the middle of the highest of the display screen. The app additionally lists different “coming quickly” options, like the power to zip or unzip information by dragging them into the app (which appears enjoyable and pointless, however that is the impression I get from the app anyway).
The app nonetheless has room for enchancment. I could not determine easy methods to take away information from the tray tab, which turns into the default tab as soon as you place one thing in it. Additionally, swiping left and proper is meant to behave like urgent the following or earlier music button, however that did not work in my setting. It additionally appears to solely help sure media apps, reminiscent of Apple Music, and the controls did not seem in different apps I attempted. I additionally could not discover Lo.cafe’s privateness coverage, and the developer did not reply to my questions on the time of writing.
However except for these points, NotchNook appears like a really pure extension to macOS. It appears like there’s nothing I can do with out it, however that is okay, as a result of it is enjoyable to make use of.
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