Observed arrival · 2026-11-09
NoGlow makes the MacBook logo switchable
A free Mac app turns Apple’s Terminal commands for switching off the illuminated MacBook Pro logo into menu-bar, Control Center, keyboard, and Focus controls.
- For
- MacBook Pro owners with PROLED XDR displays
- Worth noticing
- The page specifies macOS 27 or later; after one System Settings approval, the app says it can switch without repeated password prompts.
Field notes
The page lays out the off and restore commands using the com.apple.CoreBrightness LEBacklightMode preference, then presents the app as a control layer for them. The controls include a configurable system-wide shortcut and a Focus-linked option; the listed compatibility is limited to MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays and macOS 27 or later. The maker says the app is free, has no account, and asks for System Settings approval at most once.
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