Right-click any playing video twice in Safari, or click the PiP icon in QuickTime. The video will break away into a small, pinned window that stays on top of all other apps while you work.
: This is the most direct equivalent to DeskPins for Mac. It adds an "Always on Top" option to the "Window" menu of most applications. deskpins for mac link
Lacks deep global keyboard shortcut integration in early iterations. Right-click any playing video twice in Safari, or
Using (or the recommended tool in the link), I can now pin any window — whether it’s a video, notes, calculator, or terminal — above other apps. It’s incredibly useful when you’re referencing something while working in full-screen mode. It adds an "Always on Top" option to
Did you know you can pin any window without downloading extra software? macOS has a hidden accessibility feature via AppleScript.
Because macOS window management is limited, most modern Mac "power users" use dedicated window management apps that include a "Sticky" or "Always on Top" feature.