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Practical explanations for the things you reach for every day. No hype, no mystery numbers.
AI usage not showing on Mac? A troubleshooting checklist
Diagnose missing Claude Code, Codex or Gemini CLI usage in MacStick: local sessions, history, time periods, limit data and safe support reports.
AI workflowDynamic Island for Mac AI usage: a practical setup guide
Keep Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI usage in view on your Mac. Compare supported signals, set up MacStick and choose the right workflow.
GuideDynamic Island for Mac: how to get it on your MacBook notch
What a Dynamic Island-style app does on a Mac, what to expect from the MacBook notch, and how to set one up for free in a few minutes.
AI workflowSee when Claude Code needs you: agent status in the Mac notch
How to tell at a glance whether a Claude Code or Codex session is working, finished, or waiting on a question, without watching the terminal.
Buying guideHow to choose a Mac notch app
Compare Mac notch apps by your workflow, display setup, permissions and release readiness.
AI workflowClaude Code usage on Mac: tokens, cost and limits
Understand what MacStick’s local Claude Code usage view measures, and why estimated cost is not your bill.
AI workflowReading Codex usage on your Mac
A practical explanation of local Codex session totals, rate-limit data and incomplete usage records.
MeetingsKeep your next meeting in the Mac notch
See how a calendar meeting shortcut works with Zoom, Google Meet and Teams, including permissions and missing links.
DisplaysA Dynamic Island-style workspace on an external monitor
Understand screen placement, notch-free layouts and the difference between a workspace panel and monitor controls.
PrivacyWhat local-first means for a Mac productivity app
Understand local files, permissions, billing services and the practical privacy boundaries of MacStick.
AI workflowGemini CLI token usage on Mac: a practical tracking guide
Track local Gemini CLI tokens in MacStick, compare them with session statistics, and troubleshoot missing or incomplete usage history.
AI workflowAI tokens, costs and usage limits: what your Mac dashboard means
Understand token totals, context windows, estimated costs and provider limits before comparing Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI usage.
DisplaysUsing a Dynamic Island-style app with an OLED monitor on Mac
Set up MacStick on an OLED external monitor, understand its dimming and shift behavior, and keep the monitor’s own care features enabled.