Fix the Notch: How to Stop macOS Hiding Your Menu Bar Icons
The article discusses solutions to the issue of macOS hiding menu bar icons behind the notch on modern MacBooks. It suggests using tools like Only Switch to consolidate icons and Ice or Hidden Bar to manage clutter. Additionally, it provides Terminal commands to adjust icon spacing for better visibility.
- ▪The notch on MacBooks can hide essential menu bar icons, causing frustration for users.
- ▪Only Switch is a free, open-source utility that consolidates multiple settings into a single menu bar icon.
- ▪Users can also manage their menu bar icons with apps like Ice and Hidden Bar, or adjust spacing using Terminal commands.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 11:56:54 +0000 |
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