Make any windowed application 'Always On Top' without keyboard shortcut?












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I've checked the previous question here, but unfortunately:




  1. DeskPin mostly doesn't work since Windows 8, and it still doesn't work in Windows 10


  2. PowerMenu hasn't been updated since 2002, and does not seem to work in Windows 10

  3. AutoHotKey and AlwaysOnTopMaker requires a keyboard, there is no visual indication that a window is marked as Always on Top or not


I found a program called TurboTop that can do this from system tray, but in Windows 10, TurboTop list all programs that is not even running in its list, twice. It is a mess.



WindowPinner does it better, but it still include not running programs in the list.



Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.










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    I've checked the previous question here, but unfortunately:




    1. DeskPin mostly doesn't work since Windows 8, and it still doesn't work in Windows 10


    2. PowerMenu hasn't been updated since 2002, and does not seem to work in Windows 10

    3. AutoHotKey and AlwaysOnTopMaker requires a keyboard, there is no visual indication that a window is marked as Always on Top or not


    I found a program called TurboTop that can do this from system tray, but in Windows 10, TurboTop list all programs that is not even running in its list, twice. It is a mess.



    WindowPinner does it better, but it still include not running programs in the list.



    Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.










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      I've checked the previous question here, but unfortunately:




      1. DeskPin mostly doesn't work since Windows 8, and it still doesn't work in Windows 10


      2. PowerMenu hasn't been updated since 2002, and does not seem to work in Windows 10

      3. AutoHotKey and AlwaysOnTopMaker requires a keyboard, there is no visual indication that a window is marked as Always on Top or not


      I found a program called TurboTop that can do this from system tray, but in Windows 10, TurboTop list all programs that is not even running in its list, twice. It is a mess.



      WindowPinner does it better, but it still include not running programs in the list.



      Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.










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      I've checked the previous question here, but unfortunately:




      1. DeskPin mostly doesn't work since Windows 8, and it still doesn't work in Windows 10


      2. PowerMenu hasn't been updated since 2002, and does not seem to work in Windows 10

      3. AutoHotKey and AlwaysOnTopMaker requires a keyboard, there is no visual indication that a window is marked as Always on Top or not


      I found a program called TurboTop that can do this from system tray, but in Windows 10, TurboTop list all programs that is not even running in its list, twice. It is a mess.



      WindowPinner does it better, but it still include not running programs in the list.



      Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.







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          Dexpot does that, it enables a "Clever use of title bars":




          The title bar as well as the minimize, maximize and close buttons can
          be assigned with further functions (Role up, Minimize to system tray,
          etc.).




          Always on top is one of the functions. You could, for example, make a right click on the maximize button activate the always on top.






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            Dexpot is free for personal use only.

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            Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

            – Nur
            Jun 19 '16 at 8:14






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            @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

            – John Dvorak
            Nov 3 '16 at 0:42






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            @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

            – Joshua Parnell
            Dec 30 '16 at 9:08






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            @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

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          Download the AlwaysOnTop installer and install it (choose the latest release). Run the app from Start -> All Programs -> AlwaysOnTop. It sits in the system tray. Click the icon in the tray, click "AlwaysOnTop", and then click the window you want to stay on top (the cursor will be the cross while waiting for the window).



          Full disclosure, I am the app author and this was built using .Net (C#). Full source can be found at the link as well.






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            "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

            – olafure
            Jul 22 '16 at 13:10






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            it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

            – Joshua Parnell
            Oct 28 '16 at 1:36






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            @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

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            Dec 23 '16 at 21:44






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            the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

            – srgb
            Jan 2 '17 at 0:41








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            There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

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          This is off the OP's original question, but seems like a good place to share information about 'always on top' utilities, even if it does require a few clicks.



          From a programming standpoint, writing a simple utility like this is a very simple exercise. Maybe that's why there are so few solutions out there, or perhaps why there are so many home grown ones.



          It's hard for me to trust utilities that are downloaded from somebody's Google Drive or Dropbox account. But I do trust Nir Sofer of Nirsoft. He has a tiny app called WinLister where we can set a window to be always on top. It's not very user friendly if you do it often, but I only occasionally need to pin a window to the top, so it works for me.



          http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winlister.html






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            I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

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          • winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

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          • works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

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          I have been using VirtuaWin since many years for this. It allows me to middle click on the title-bar of any window to make it stay 'always on top'.
          Works fine on win 10.
          Free, open source.






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          • This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

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          You can use maComfort.



          After installing, in addition to many features, you can middle mouse click on the title bar and choose the "always on top" option. You can disable it the same way.






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            Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.




            Yes, try WindowTop from here: http://windowtop.info/



            from softpedia review (source: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/WindowTop.shtml) :




            there are several functions at your disposal. These are accessed from a new menu attached to every window’s title bar. Menu options only appear on mouseover, and the container can be moved across the title bar.




            It works really well on windows 10






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              This perhaps doesn't exactly address OP's request, but Stick-It! is a great option for keeping certain Windows on-top of others.



              Key features:



                  - Portable
              - Works with Windows 10 (tested, even though the landing page for the software doesn't
              state as such)
              - System tray controls
              - Doesn't retain on-top window settings through log out/restart/shut down


              Windows are selected to keep on-top by right clicking on the system tray icon the software sets up, selecting "Stick-It!", and then simply clicking anywhere in the window of choice, which wiggles the window side to side for a second or two.






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                You can use AutoHotkey and make a script with just a single line of code:



                ^SPACE:: Winset, AlwaysOnTop, , A


                Ctrl+Space Will toggle a window to stay on top.





                Have a look at the full syntax:




                WinSet, AlwaysOnTop , OnOffToggle, WinTitle, WinText, ExcludeTitle,
                ExcludeText




                A activates WinTitle A which means the Active Window.



                Read more on Winset command here:
                https://autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinSet.htm





                If you're unfamiliar with AutoHotkey, download it from here:
                https://www.autohotkey.com/



                And learn to use it:
                https://autohotkey.com/docs/Tutorial.htm



                Explaining AutoHotkey would not be relative to this answer, and the tutorial link will explain much better than I can.






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                • Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

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                Dexpot does that, it enables a "Clever use of title bars":




                The title bar as well as the minimize, maximize and close buttons can
                be assigned with further functions (Role up, Minimize to system tray,
                etc.).




                Always on top is one of the functions. You could, for example, make a right click on the maximize button activate the always on top.






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                  Dexpot is free for personal use only.

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                  Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

                  – Nur
                  Jun 19 '16 at 8:14






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                  @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Nov 3 '16 at 0:42






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                  @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 30 '16 at 9:08






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                  @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

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                Dexpot does that, it enables a "Clever use of title bars":




                The title bar as well as the minimize, maximize and close buttons can
                be assigned with further functions (Role up, Minimize to system tray,
                etc.).




                Always on top is one of the functions. You could, for example, make a right click on the maximize button activate the always on top.






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                • 7





                  Dexpot is free for personal use only.

                  – John Dvorak
                  May 18 '16 at 16:51






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                  Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

                  – Nur
                  Jun 19 '16 at 8:14






                • 1





                  @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Nov 3 '16 at 0:42






                • 1





                  @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 30 '16 at 9:08






                • 2





                  @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Dec 30 '16 at 11:42














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                Dexpot does that, it enables a "Clever use of title bars":




                The title bar as well as the minimize, maximize and close buttons can
                be assigned with further functions (Role up, Minimize to system tray,
                etc.).




                Always on top is one of the functions. You could, for example, make a right click on the maximize button activate the always on top.






                share|improve this answer













                Dexpot does that, it enables a "Clever use of title bars":




                The title bar as well as the minimize, maximize and close buttons can
                be assigned with further functions (Role up, Minimize to system tray,
                etc.).




                Always on top is one of the functions. You could, for example, make a right click on the maximize button activate the always on top.







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                • 7





                  Dexpot is free for personal use only.

                  – John Dvorak
                  May 18 '16 at 16:51






                • 1





                  Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

                  – Nur
                  Jun 19 '16 at 8:14






                • 1





                  @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Nov 3 '16 at 0:42






                • 1





                  @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 30 '16 at 9:08






                • 2





                  @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Dec 30 '16 at 11:42














                • 7





                  Dexpot is free for personal use only.

                  – John Dvorak
                  May 18 '16 at 16:51






                • 1





                  Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

                  – Nur
                  Jun 19 '16 at 8:14






                • 1





                  @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Nov 3 '16 at 0:42






                • 1





                  @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 30 '16 at 9:08






                • 2





                  @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

                  – John Dvorak
                  Dec 30 '16 at 11:42








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                Dexpot is free for personal use only.

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                Dexpot is free for personal use only.

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                Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

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                Just want to add a better option for this, you can use AquaSnap, it is even easier since you just have to shake the window to make it always on top instead of right clicking/long tap.

                – Nur
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                @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

                – John Dvorak
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                @Nur this is also personal use only and useless if you have to bring your own hardware to work.

                – John Dvorak
                Nov 3 '16 at 0:42




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                @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

                – Joshua Parnell
                Dec 30 '16 at 9:08





                @JanDvorak Take a look at my answer - it's GPL, free to use as you please (shameless plug: I'm the author)

                – Joshua Parnell
                Dec 30 '16 at 9:08




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                @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

                – John Dvorak
                Dec 30 '16 at 11:42





                @JoshuaParnell Unless it can insert itself into the window's context menu, I'm sticking with Turbotop, for the reasons outlined in the comments to your answer.

                – John Dvorak
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                Download the AlwaysOnTop installer and install it (choose the latest release). Run the app from Start -> All Programs -> AlwaysOnTop. It sits in the system tray. Click the icon in the tray, click "AlwaysOnTop", and then click the window you want to stay on top (the cursor will be the cross while waiting for the window).



                Full disclosure, I am the app author and this was built using .Net (C#). Full source can be found at the link as well.






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                  "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

                  – olafure
                  Jul 22 '16 at 13:10






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                  it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

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                  Oct 28 '16 at 1:36






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                  @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 23 '16 at 21:44






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                  the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

                  – srgb
                  Jan 2 '17 at 0:41








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                  There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

                  – Lankymart
                  Jul 3 '17 at 13:47
















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                Download the AlwaysOnTop installer and install it (choose the latest release). Run the app from Start -> All Programs -> AlwaysOnTop. It sits in the system tray. Click the icon in the tray, click "AlwaysOnTop", and then click the window you want to stay on top (the cursor will be the cross while waiting for the window).



                Full disclosure, I am the app author and this was built using .Net (C#). Full source can be found at the link as well.






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                  "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

                  – olafure
                  Jul 22 '16 at 13:10






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                  it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Oct 28 '16 at 1:36






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                  @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 23 '16 at 21:44






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                  the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

                  – srgb
                  Jan 2 '17 at 0:41








                • 3





                  There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

                  – Lankymart
                  Jul 3 '17 at 13:47














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                Download the AlwaysOnTop installer and install it (choose the latest release). Run the app from Start -> All Programs -> AlwaysOnTop. It sits in the system tray. Click the icon in the tray, click "AlwaysOnTop", and then click the window you want to stay on top (the cursor will be the cross while waiting for the window).



                Full disclosure, I am the app author and this was built using .Net (C#). Full source can be found at the link as well.






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                Download the AlwaysOnTop installer and install it (choose the latest release). Run the app from Start -> All Programs -> AlwaysOnTop. It sits in the system tray. Click the icon in the tray, click "AlwaysOnTop", and then click the window you want to stay on top (the cursor will be the cross while waiting for the window).



                Full disclosure, I am the app author and this was built using .Net (C#). Full source can be found at the link as well.







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                  "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

                  – olafure
                  Jul 22 '16 at 13:10






                • 2





                  it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Oct 28 '16 at 1:36






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                  @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 23 '16 at 21:44






                • 2





                  the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

                  – srgb
                  Jan 2 '17 at 0:41








                • 3





                  There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

                  – Lankymart
                  Jul 3 '17 at 13:47














                • 15





                  "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

                  – olafure
                  Jul 22 '16 at 13:10






                • 2





                  it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Oct 28 '16 at 1:36






                • 3





                  @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

                  – Joshua Parnell
                  Dec 23 '16 at 21:44






                • 2





                  the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

                  – srgb
                  Jan 2 '17 at 0:41








                • 3





                  There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

                  – Lankymart
                  Jul 3 '17 at 13:47








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                "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

                – olafure
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                "Download this. Run the exe, ..." almost has the same effect on me as if you'd said "Take this syringe and inject the contents into your blood stream ..."

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                it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

                – Joshua Parnell
                Oct 28 '16 at 1:36





                it's compiled as 32 bit - if you don't trust the compiled executable (and I'm not insinuating you don't, just putting this here for future readers), it is possible to decompile an executable made with AutoIt into the source au3 file (which can be read with notepad, notepad++, etc).

                – Joshua Parnell
                Oct 28 '16 at 1:36




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                @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

                – Joshua Parnell
                Dec 23 '16 at 21:44





                @srgb I wholeheartedly agree. I believe this to be because it is built in AutoIt. I have recently increased its functionality (slightly), but because AutoIt applications' GUI's require a constant while loop to remain active, this can consume CPU as more functions are added. I plan to rewrite this app in C# as I have time.

                – Joshua Parnell
                Dec 23 '16 at 21:44




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                the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

                – srgb
                Jan 2 '17 at 0:41







                the screenshot looks better definitely :) I see you've updated Github. Will give it a spin. Cheers UPDATE: both cpu and memory usage seem stable while shifting through windows/desktops. Awesome. I'll continue to monitor and let you know if I come accross any issues.

                – srgb
                Jan 2 '17 at 0:41






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                3





                There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

                – Lankymart
                Jul 3 '17 at 13:47





                There is a pretty big issue with this app, on Windows 10 it causes the keyboard to stop accepting input likely due to trying to register a keyboard hook. See Keyboard not working while using it. #15.

                – Lankymart
                Jul 3 '17 at 13:47











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                This is off the OP's original question, but seems like a good place to share information about 'always on top' utilities, even if it does require a few clicks.



                From a programming standpoint, writing a simple utility like this is a very simple exercise. Maybe that's why there are so few solutions out there, or perhaps why there are so many home grown ones.



                It's hard for me to trust utilities that are downloaded from somebody's Google Drive or Dropbox account. But I do trust Nir Sofer of Nirsoft. He has a tiny app called WinLister where we can set a window to be always on top. It's not very user friendly if you do it often, but I only occasionally need to pin a window to the top, so it works for me.



                http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winlister.html






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                  I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

                  – Thomas
                  Dec 28 '16 at 3:04











                • winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

                  – lucidbrot
                  May 27 '17 at 17:17











                • works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

                  – mit
                  Jan 11 at 14:12


















                8














                This is off the OP's original question, but seems like a good place to share information about 'always on top' utilities, even if it does require a few clicks.



                From a programming standpoint, writing a simple utility like this is a very simple exercise. Maybe that's why there are so few solutions out there, or perhaps why there are so many home grown ones.



                It's hard for me to trust utilities that are downloaded from somebody's Google Drive or Dropbox account. But I do trust Nir Sofer of Nirsoft. He has a tiny app called WinLister where we can set a window to be always on top. It's not very user friendly if you do it often, but I only occasionally need to pin a window to the top, so it works for me.



                http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winlister.html






                share|improve this answer



















                • 1





                  I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

                  – Thomas
                  Dec 28 '16 at 3:04











                • winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

                  – lucidbrot
                  May 27 '17 at 17:17











                • works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

                  – mit
                  Jan 11 at 14:12
















                8












                8








                8







                This is off the OP's original question, but seems like a good place to share information about 'always on top' utilities, even if it does require a few clicks.



                From a programming standpoint, writing a simple utility like this is a very simple exercise. Maybe that's why there are so few solutions out there, or perhaps why there are so many home grown ones.



                It's hard for me to trust utilities that are downloaded from somebody's Google Drive or Dropbox account. But I do trust Nir Sofer of Nirsoft. He has a tiny app called WinLister where we can set a window to be always on top. It's not very user friendly if you do it often, but I only occasionally need to pin a window to the top, so it works for me.



                http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winlister.html






                share|improve this answer













                This is off the OP's original question, but seems like a good place to share information about 'always on top' utilities, even if it does require a few clicks.



                From a programming standpoint, writing a simple utility like this is a very simple exercise. Maybe that's why there are so few solutions out there, or perhaps why there are so many home grown ones.



                It's hard for me to trust utilities that are downloaded from somebody's Google Drive or Dropbox account. But I do trust Nir Sofer of Nirsoft. He has a tiny app called WinLister where we can set a window to be always on top. It's not very user friendly if you do it often, but I only occasionally need to pin a window to the top, so it works for me.



                http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/winlister.html







                share|improve this answer












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                answered Aug 4 '16 at 21:06









                BaodadBaodad

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                • 1





                  I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

                  – Thomas
                  Dec 28 '16 at 3:04











                • winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

                  – lucidbrot
                  May 27 '17 at 17:17











                • works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

                  – mit
                  Jan 11 at 14:12
















                • 1





                  I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

                  – Thomas
                  Dec 28 '16 at 3:04











                • winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

                  – lucidbrot
                  May 27 '17 at 17:17











                • works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

                  – mit
                  Jan 11 at 14:12










                1




                1





                I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

                – Thomas
                Dec 28 '16 at 3:04





                I like that you reasoned why this simple feature is missing from pro apps but so common in home grown apps. That helps explain why apps for this feature may be hard to find from more reputable software companies and why the apps you do find make you cringe with virus fear. Also, I can confirm that this app suggestion does work with Windows 10 Store apps.

                – Thomas
                Dec 28 '16 at 3:04













                winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

                – lucidbrot
                May 27 '17 at 17:17





                winlister stops working the instant I open it. Both x64 and x86 version, even as admin. Win 10.

                – lucidbrot
                May 27 '17 at 17:17













                works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

                – mit
                Jan 11 at 14:12







                works for me on windows server 2016 64 bit. thank you!

                – mit
                Jan 11 at 14:12













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                I have been using VirtuaWin since many years for this. It allows me to middle click on the title-bar of any window to make it stay 'always on top'.
                Works fine on win 10.
                Free, open source.






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                • This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

                  – Nur
                  Jan 25 '17 at 6:19
















                3














                I have been using VirtuaWin since many years for this. It allows me to middle click on the title-bar of any window to make it stay 'always on top'.
                Works fine on win 10.
                Free, open source.






                share|improve this answer


























                • This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

                  – Nur
                  Jan 25 '17 at 6:19














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                3








                3







                I have been using VirtuaWin since many years for this. It allows me to middle click on the title-bar of any window to make it stay 'always on top'.
                Works fine on win 10.
                Free, open source.






                share|improve this answer















                I have been using VirtuaWin since many years for this. It allows me to middle click on the title-bar of any window to make it stay 'always on top'.
                Works fine on win 10.
                Free, open source.







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                answered Jan 2 '17 at 22:26









                charsicharsi

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                • This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

                  – Nur
                  Jan 25 '17 at 6:19



















                • This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

                  – Nur
                  Jan 25 '17 at 6:19

















                This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

                – Nur
                Jan 25 '17 at 6:19





                This work great! Thanks, but the problem is it requires middle click which require wheeled mouse, anyway to change it to right click (integrate with default context menu) so it can be performed with touchpad or directly on the screen?

                – Nur
                Jan 25 '17 at 6:19











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                You can use maComfort.



                After installing, in addition to many features, you can middle mouse click on the title bar and choose the "always on top" option. You can disable it the same way.






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                  You can use maComfort.



                  After installing, in addition to many features, you can middle mouse click on the title bar and choose the "always on top" option. You can disable it the same way.






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                    You can use maComfort.



                    After installing, in addition to many features, you can middle mouse click on the title bar and choose the "always on top" option. You can disable it the same way.






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                    You can use maComfort.



                    After installing, in addition to many features, you can middle mouse click on the title bar and choose the "always on top" option. You can disable it the same way.







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                        Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.




                        Yes, try WindowTop from here: http://windowtop.info/



                        from softpedia review (source: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/WindowTop.shtml) :




                        there are several functions at your disposal. These are accessed from a new menu attached to every window’s title bar. Menu options only appear on mouseover, and the container can be moved across the title bar.




                        It works really well on windows 10






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                          Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.




                          Yes, try WindowTop from here: http://windowtop.info/



                          from softpedia review (source: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/WindowTop.shtml) :




                          there are several functions at your disposal. These are accessed from a new menu attached to every window’s title bar. Menu options only appear on mouseover, and the container can be moved across the title bar.




                          It works really well on windows 10






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                            Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.




                            Yes, try WindowTop from here: http://windowtop.info/



                            from softpedia review (source: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/WindowTop.shtml) :




                            there are several functions at your disposal. These are accessed from a new menu attached to every window’s title bar. Menu options only appear on mouseover, and the container can be moved across the title bar.




                            It works really well on windows 10






                            share|improve this answer














                            Is there any solution that work GUI way without requiring keyboard, like long pressing/right click on title bar and select Always on Top? If you're used to Ubuntu Linux you know this functionality.




                            Yes, try WindowTop from here: http://windowtop.info/



                            from softpedia review (source: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/WindowTop.shtml) :




                            there are several functions at your disposal. These are accessed from a new menu attached to every window’s title bar. Menu options only appear on mouseover, and the container can be moved across the title bar.




                            It works really well on windows 10







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                            answered Aug 6 '17 at 13:39









                            gil123gil123

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                                This perhaps doesn't exactly address OP's request, but Stick-It! is a great option for keeping certain Windows on-top of others.



                                Key features:



                                    - Portable
                                - Works with Windows 10 (tested, even though the landing page for the software doesn't
                                state as such)
                                - System tray controls
                                - Doesn't retain on-top window settings through log out/restart/shut down


                                Windows are selected to keep on-top by right clicking on the system tray icon the software sets up, selecting "Stick-It!", and then simply clicking anywhere in the window of choice, which wiggles the window side to side for a second or two.






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                                  This perhaps doesn't exactly address OP's request, but Stick-It! is a great option for keeping certain Windows on-top of others.



                                  Key features:



                                      - Portable
                                  - Works with Windows 10 (tested, even though the landing page for the software doesn't
                                  state as such)
                                  - System tray controls
                                  - Doesn't retain on-top window settings through log out/restart/shut down


                                  Windows are selected to keep on-top by right clicking on the system tray icon the software sets up, selecting "Stick-It!", and then simply clicking anywhere in the window of choice, which wiggles the window side to side for a second or two.






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                                    0







                                    This perhaps doesn't exactly address OP's request, but Stick-It! is a great option for keeping certain Windows on-top of others.



                                    Key features:



                                        - Portable
                                    - Works with Windows 10 (tested, even though the landing page for the software doesn't
                                    state as such)
                                    - System tray controls
                                    - Doesn't retain on-top window settings through log out/restart/shut down


                                    Windows are selected to keep on-top by right clicking on the system tray icon the software sets up, selecting "Stick-It!", and then simply clicking anywhere in the window of choice, which wiggles the window side to side for a second or two.






                                    share|improve this answer













                                    This perhaps doesn't exactly address OP's request, but Stick-It! is a great option for keeping certain Windows on-top of others.



                                    Key features:



                                        - Portable
                                    - Works with Windows 10 (tested, even though the landing page for the software doesn't
                                    state as such)
                                    - System tray controls
                                    - Doesn't retain on-top window settings through log out/restart/shut down


                                    Windows are selected to keep on-top by right clicking on the system tray icon the software sets up, selecting "Stick-It!", and then simply clicking anywhere in the window of choice, which wiggles the window side to side for a second or two.







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                                    answered Apr 2 '18 at 16:20









                                    user66001user66001

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                                        You can use AutoHotkey and make a script with just a single line of code:



                                        ^SPACE:: Winset, AlwaysOnTop, , A


                                        Ctrl+Space Will toggle a window to stay on top.





                                        Have a look at the full syntax:




                                        WinSet, AlwaysOnTop , OnOffToggle, WinTitle, WinText, ExcludeTitle,
                                        ExcludeText




                                        A activates WinTitle A which means the Active Window.



                                        Read more on Winset command here:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinSet.htm





                                        If you're unfamiliar with AutoHotkey, download it from here:
                                        https://www.autohotkey.com/



                                        And learn to use it:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/Tutorial.htm



                                        Explaining AutoHotkey would not be relative to this answer, and the tutorial link will explain much better than I can.






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                                        • Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

                                          – Shayan
                                          Jan 2 at 14:47
















                                        0














                                        You can use AutoHotkey and make a script with just a single line of code:



                                        ^SPACE:: Winset, AlwaysOnTop, , A


                                        Ctrl+Space Will toggle a window to stay on top.





                                        Have a look at the full syntax:




                                        WinSet, AlwaysOnTop , OnOffToggle, WinTitle, WinText, ExcludeTitle,
                                        ExcludeText




                                        A activates WinTitle A which means the Active Window.



                                        Read more on Winset command here:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinSet.htm





                                        If you're unfamiliar with AutoHotkey, download it from here:
                                        https://www.autohotkey.com/



                                        And learn to use it:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/Tutorial.htm



                                        Explaining AutoHotkey would not be relative to this answer, and the tutorial link will explain much better than I can.






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                                        • Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

                                          – Shayan
                                          Jan 2 at 14:47














                                        0












                                        0








                                        0







                                        You can use AutoHotkey and make a script with just a single line of code:



                                        ^SPACE:: Winset, AlwaysOnTop, , A


                                        Ctrl+Space Will toggle a window to stay on top.





                                        Have a look at the full syntax:




                                        WinSet, AlwaysOnTop , OnOffToggle, WinTitle, WinText, ExcludeTitle,
                                        ExcludeText




                                        A activates WinTitle A which means the Active Window.



                                        Read more on Winset command here:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinSet.htm





                                        If you're unfamiliar with AutoHotkey, download it from here:
                                        https://www.autohotkey.com/



                                        And learn to use it:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/Tutorial.htm



                                        Explaining AutoHotkey would not be relative to this answer, and the tutorial link will explain much better than I can.






                                        share|improve this answer













                                        You can use AutoHotkey and make a script with just a single line of code:



                                        ^SPACE:: Winset, AlwaysOnTop, , A


                                        Ctrl+Space Will toggle a window to stay on top.





                                        Have a look at the full syntax:




                                        WinSet, AlwaysOnTop , OnOffToggle, WinTitle, WinText, ExcludeTitle,
                                        ExcludeText




                                        A activates WinTitle A which means the Active Window.



                                        Read more on Winset command here:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/commands/WinSet.htm





                                        If you're unfamiliar with AutoHotkey, download it from here:
                                        https://www.autohotkey.com/



                                        And learn to use it:
                                        https://autohotkey.com/docs/Tutorial.htm



                                        Explaining AutoHotkey would not be relative to this answer, and the tutorial link will explain much better than I can.







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                                        answered Jan 2 at 14:44









                                        ShayanShayan

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                                        • Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

                                          – Shayan
                                          Jan 2 at 14:47



















                                        • Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

                                          – Shayan
                                          Jan 2 at 14:47

















                                        Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

                                        – Shayan
                                        Jan 2 at 14:47





                                        Also check itechtics.com/10-tools-to-always-on-top-any-app-in-windows-10 for more.

                                        – Shayan
                                        Jan 2 at 14:47





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