NotchThings
Make your MacBook notch actually useful
NotchThings launched on June 2, 2026 with 3 votes, #6,658 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.
What it does
NotchThings turns your MacBook notch into a small, useful control center. Access mini tools like Now Playing, AI Usage, Weather, Activity Monitor, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Clipboard, and Connected Devices without interrupting your workflow.
NotchThings is a macOS menu bar utility that turns the MacBook notch into an elegant control surface for media, notes, weather, timers, AI usage, and everyday tools.
NotchThings turns the MacBook notch into a refined control hub for media, notes, weather, timers, AI usage, and compact live status. Now playing H o m e Videos Home Live Activity AI Usage Weather Airdrop Pomodoro Todo, Notes, Clipboard How it works Install. Hover. Use. 01 Install NotchThings Keep it in the menu bar. NotchThings is a macOS menu bar utility that gives the MacBook notch a practical role in daily work. Hover at the top of the screen to reach media controls, notes, todo items, clipboard history, weather, timers, Pomodoro focus tools, AI usage status, and compact live activities without opening another workspace. The app is built around a local-first approach. Notes, tasks,…from notchthings.yigitcicekci.com
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