MacBook Pro’s Notch: Here’s How to Hide it via Third Party App

MacBook Pro's notch could be an eyesore to some Apple users even if the Cupertino giant touted that it is a "really smart" design feature.

MacBook Pro

Apple introduced the iPhone-like notch to the 2021 MacBook Pro series last Oct 18, which includes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The series of MacBook Pro models also re-introduced the ports that the Apple laptop once had, including the MagSafe charging port, SD card reader, 3.5 headphones and microphone jack, as well as an HDMI provision.

On top of that, the new MacBook Pro models also unveiled beastly variants of the M1 chip, known as the M1 Pro and the M1 Max.

MacBook Pro's Notch

Despite welcome features like the more powerful chips and the return of the ports, some users are divided in the massive notch on the display of the new MacBook Pro models.

Nevertheless, as per 9to5Mac, Apple still argues that the notch on the MacBook Pro model gives more usable space even with the 1080p camera upgrade.

It is worth noting that the front-facing camera of previous MacBook models is found on top of the menu bar.

On the other hand, the notch is now found in between the menu bar of the MacBook. Thus, Apple claims that it gives its users more usable space when compared to the previous design.

MacBook Pro's Notch: How to Remove

Despite the explanation of Apple, some folks out there will find the notch on the devices of the Cupertino giant an annoying facet.

Thankfully, a third-party app that goes by the name "TopNotch" allows its users to hide the notch.

According to ScreenRant, the free app, "TopNotch," is made by the same developers behind the screenshot application on Mac called the "CleanShot X."

That said, "TopNotch" is not another sketchy free app online filled with bugs and issues.

'TopNotch': How to Download

To download the third-party app that vows to hide the notch from the MacBook Pro, go to the website of TopNotch. Then, click the "Download for free" button from the site.

After downloading, open the .dmg file of TopNotch and drag its icon to the Applications folder found on the Finder.

How to Remove MacBook Pro's Notch Using 'TopNotch'

To enable the third-party app that will hide the notch of the MacBook Pro, open "TopNotch" from the Applications folder.

It will then add a shortcut on the upper right side of the screen in the menu bar. Click its icon, then select on the toggle for it to start hiding the massive notch.

It is worth noting that the third-party app will automatically open when logging in. That said, there is no need to enable it whenever you are opening your MacBook Pro.

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Written by Teejay Boris