Why Your MacBook Notch is Wasted Space (And How to Fix It)

When Apple introduced the notch on MacBook Pro in 2021, reactions were mixed. Some saw it as a necessary trade-off for the larger display. Others saw it as an eyesore. But almost everyone agreed on one thing: it's just... there.

That black rectangle sits at the top of your screen, doing absolutely nothing. It's prime real estate that could be working for you.

What the notch could be doing

Think about how often you:

• Check what song is playing
• Glance at yourself before a video call
• Set a quick timer
• Check your calendar
• Adjust volume or brightness

Each of these actions requires opening an app, clicking through menus, or hunting for controls. But what if they were all just... there? Right where you're already looking?

Enter VNOCH

VNOCH transforms the notch into a contextual utility hub. Hover over the notch, and it expands into whatever you need:

• Music controls with album art and playback
• Mirror camera for a quick check before meetings
• Clock, timer, and stopwatch for time management
• Calendar with your events and reminders
• File drop zone to hold files temporarily
• Clipboard history to paste recent items

Move your mouse away, and it collapses back to the notch. No windows to manage. No apps to switch between. Just hover, use, and go.

The small details that matter

We obsessed over the interaction design:

• The window never steals focus - your cursor stays active in whatever app you're using
• Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+M for mirror, Ctrl+P for player) for power users
• Swipe gestures to dismiss views
• Hot zones on the notch edges for quick access
• Configurable auto-close delays so it behaves how you want

Try it free

VNOCH is free to download with optional premium features. Give your notch a purpose.

Download VNOCH