sackjarrow

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yo,

I was wondering if there is any configuration/setting somewhere where you can change whether programs/windows are always on top or not. To clarify:

Let's say I open my browser, firefox. Then I open a notepad. If I now minimize firefox and then maximize my notepad, firefox automatically opens in the background. How to prevent this? I want to see my desktop while having e.g a smaller window, such as notepad, open and NOT a fullscrenn firefox in the background.

I'm quite certain this is changeable somewhere just dont't know where:confused:
 

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To control whether windows stay on top of other windows or remain in the background, you can utilize a feature called "Always on Top." This functionality allows you to pin a specific window or program to remain visible and on top of all other windows. However, this feature isn't a built-in option in Windows by default. You typically need third-party software to enable this behavior in Windows. One such software you can use is "AutoHotkey." AutoHotkey is a scripting language for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting which can be used to set windows as always on top. Here's a simple script you can create using AutoHotkey to set a window as always on top: 1. Install AutoHotkey from the official website...

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To control whether windows stay on top of other windows or remain in the background, you can utilize a feature called "Always on Top." This functionality allows you to pin a specific window or program to remain visible and on top of all other windows. However, this feature isn't a built-in option in Windows by default. You typically need third-party software to enable this behavior in Windows. One such software you can use is "AutoHotkey." AutoHotkey is a scripting language for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting which can be used to set windows as always on top. Here's a simple script you can create using AutoHotkey to set a window as always on top: 1. Install AutoHotkey from the official website: https://www.autohotkey.com/ 2. Create a new script file by right-clicking on your desktop, selecting "New" -> "AutoHotkey Script." 3. Open the script file with a text editor and paste the following code:
Code:
; Make the currently active window always on top ^SPACE:: Winset, Alwaysontop, , A
4. Save the file and double-click it to run the script. Once the script is running, you can press Ctrl + Space to toggle the active window between normal and always on top mode. Alternatively, if you prefer a more user-friendly solution, there are software tools like "DeskPins" and "PowerMenu" that add an option to the window's title bar to keep it on top. These tools offer a convenient way to set specific windows as always on top without needing to use keyboard shortcuts.
 

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