# The lo.cafe journal

Company notes, practical Mac workflows and original app stories from lo.cafe, the company behind NotchNook, lo-rain and Winston.

## Company

- [Finding lo.cafe’s official websites and contacts](https://locafe.app/journal/lo-cafe-official-websites-and-contacts/): The lo.cafe company website, NotchNook downloads, support, press and public source code, in one place.
- [The lo.cafe app collection: Mac and iPhone](https://locafe.app/journal/lo-cafe-mac-and-ios-apps/): Explore NotchNook, lo-rain and Winston, with their platforms, current destinations and original product materials.
- [lo.cafe and NotchNook: company and product](https://locafe.app/journal/lo-cafe-and-notchnook/): Understand the relationship between lo.cafe Ltda., the lo.cafe app collection and NotchNook for macOS.
- [A press guide to lo.cafe’s names, apps and resources](https://locafe.app/journal/lo-cafe-press-guide/): Company background, product names, approved resource destinations and press contacts for writing about lo.cafe.

## Getting started

- [Your first 48 hours with NotchNook](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-first-48-hours/): A practical two-day trial plan for NotchNook, using your own music, calendar, notes and files.
- [Choosing the right Mac for NotchNook](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-mac-requirements/): NotchNook’s macOS requirement, Intel and Apple silicon support, and what to check before installing.
- [Choosing a NotchNook lifetime license or monthly plan](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-lifetime-and-monthly/): A practical way to choose between NotchNook’s lifetime license and monthly subscription after the free trial.
- [Installing NotchNook from the official download](https://locafe.app/journal/installing-notchnook-from-lo-cafe/): Download NotchNook, move it to Applications and open the Nook for the first time on your Mac.

## Workflows

- [NotchNook music controls: a workflow at the top of your Mac](https://locafe.app/journal/music-in-the-mac-notch/): Use NotchNook’s music controls while writing, designing or working across applications.
- [NotchNook calendar: from your schedule to the next meeting](https://locafe.app/journal/calendar-and-meetings-in-the-nook/): Prepare a meeting workflow with NotchNook, macOS Calendar and calendar events with join links.
- [A file handoff with the NotchNook Tray](https://locafe.app/journal/a-file-handoff-with-notchnook/): Use the Tray as a temporary staging place when moving files between your current tasks and AirDrop.
- [NotchNook notes, tasks and timers: one focused work session](https://locafe.app/journal/notes-tasks-and-a-focus-timer/): Turn a small work session into a practical NotchNook workflow with notes, to-dos and a timer.
- [NotchNook Mirror: a camera check before your next call](https://locafe.app/journal/mirror-before-a-video-call/): Use NotchNook’s Mirror for a brief camera check before joining your next meeting.
- [Running your Mac Shortcuts from NotchNook](https://locafe.app/journal/shortcuts-close-to-your-work/): Choose useful Shortcuts for a NotchNook workflow and test the action before putting it in the Nook.
- [A NotchNook desk with two displays](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-on-two-displays/): Evaluate NotchNook on a MacBook and external monitor, including a notchless screen and a changing desk setup.
- [A working day with NotchNook: music, meetings and files](https://locafe.app/journal/a-workday-with-notchnook/): Combine calendar, music, notes and the Tray into a simple daily routine without reorganizing your whole desktop.

## Care & support

- [Understanding NotchNook’s macOS permissions](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-macos-permissions/): Match NotchNook features to Calendar, Camera, Bluetooth, Automation and Accessibility permissions on your Mac.
- [Finding your NotchNook version and the current download](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-version-and-updates/): Use NotchNook’s version information, release notes and official download when checking an update or contacting support.
- [Getting help with a NotchNook purchase or license](https://locafe.app/journal/notchnook-purchase-and-license-help/): Find the right NotchNook help path for a current purchase, a missing key or a device activation question.
- [How to send a useful NotchNook support report](https://locafe.app/journal/a-useful-notchnook-support-report/): A short, reproducible report for NotchNook: version, action, expected result, actual result and relevant screenshots.

## From the archive

- [lo-rain: the original desktop rain app](https://locafe.app/journal/lo-rain-original-desktop-app/): Explore lo.cafe’s original lo-rain app, its desktop overlay, Dock splashes and archived demonstrations.
- [Inside lo-rain’s original settings](https://locafe.app/journal/lo-rain-original-settings/): A closer look at the original lo-rain controls for rain speed, color, angle, frame rate and fireflies.

## Open source

- [Winston: a native Reddit client for iPhone](https://locafe.app/journal/winston-native-ios-reddit-client/): Explore Winston by lo.cafe, its SwiftUI interface, original iPhone screenshots and public source-code repository.
- [Exploring Winston’s source code and project history](https://locafe.app/journal/exploring-the-winston-source/): Find the Winston Xcode project, development branch, historical releases and contribution route in lo.cafe’s public repository.