Dynamic Island for Mac: How to Get One in 2026
Only the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display has Apple’s Dynamic Island. On other Macs, notch apps like NotchOwl add live alerts, timers and reminders.
Guides, published November 8, 2026
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Step-by-step help with the notch, Reminders and AI agents on a Mac.
How to Connect Claude to Your Mac To-Do List With MCP
Connect Claude to a Mac to-do list in about a minute: install NotchOwl, open Settings › AI agents and click Connect for Claude Code, the Claude app or Cursor.
Guides, published November 8, 2026
How to Get a Notch on an External Monitor (Mac, 2026)
External monitors have no notch. NotchOwl draws one at the top of each monitor’s menu bar, follows your pointer between screens and steps aside in full screen.
Guides, published November 8, 2026
How to See Apple Reminders in the Mac Menu Bar or Notch
macOS shows Reminders in widgets and alerts, not the menu bar. NotchOwl’s optional two-way sync puts a NotchOwl Reminders list in your notch and on your iPhone.
Guides, published November 8, 2026
What Is the MacBook Notch For? Uses, Fixes and Hiding It
The MacBook notch holds the FaceTime camera and its green light. Why menu bar icons hide behind it, the built-in fixes, how to hide it and how to use the space.
Guides, published November 8, 2026