How to keep a window on top
There are several ways you can use to keep window on top of your
desktop. They include:
Using AutoHotKey with custom scripts
AutoHotKey is a free, open-source
scripting language program that allows you to write custom
scripts to help you create macros on your PC. If you want to pin
a window on top using AutoHotKey, you must manually write the
code to create the script. Follow these steps to pin a window on
top using AutoHotKey:
- Download and install AutoHotKey
from their official website
- On your desktop, create a folder to hold your hotkey
script
- In the folder, right-click and choose new and then select
AutoHotKey script
- Right-click on the file and select edit script
- Type ^SPACE:: Winset, Alwaysontop, , A onto
the bottom of the file
- Save the file by clicking on File> Save at the top of the
window. Alternatively, you can press CTRL + s
- Right-click on the file and select Run Script
That's it. You're all finished.
Using DeskPins
DeskPins is a Free or Open Source Software
(FOSS) program you can easily use on any computer. It has been
around since the days of Windows XP and is common even today.
Here is how to use DeskPins:
- Download and install DeskPins
from the official website
- Right-click and select Open on deskpins.exe to run the
extension on your PC
- After running the program, you will notice your mouse icon
turns into a small, red pin
- Pin your program by clicking the top part of a desktop
window
- A small red pin icon appears in the title bar of the pinned
window, indicating its status
- To unpin the window, hover your mouse over the pin and click
on the small 'X.' If you wish to remove all pinned windows,
right-click on the system tray icon and select "Remove All
Pins."
Note:
- If your computer is under administrative control, DeskPins
might not work, and you may require assistance from the IT
department.
- You can still maximize and minimize the window without
losing the 'always on top' status
Another excellent and straightforward method to help you keep a
window on the top layer of your desktop is by using Parallels
Toolbox. It allows you to select a window from any app and have
it float, so you can simultaneously interact with it and other
apps. Follow these simple steps:
- Download and install Parallels
Toolbox
- Launch Parallels Toolbox and from the dashboard select
'Productivity.'
- From the drop-down menu, select 'Window on Top'
- On the various windows on your desktop, click the one you
want to keep on it
There you have it. You can interact with all the other windows
while the selected one stays on top.
Conclusion
Keeping a window on top is a great way to improve productivity
when working in Windows from a PC with limited screen space. And
while Windows lacks the "always on top" feature, Parallels
Toolbox is a great way to add this feature to your PC. Download
Parallels Toolbox today to
help you pin a window on top of your desktop screen.