Maximize Always

Maximize Always: Small Utility for Windows

A utility for setting windows to always on top and maximized, with hotkeys for easy toggling, running in the system tray.

What is Maximize Always?

Maximize Always is a handy little freeware utility for Windows that gives you more control over how application windows are displayed. It allows you to pin any window so that it stays on top of all other windows and is always maximized to fill the screen.

Once installed, Maximize Always runs minimized in the system tray. You can then use hotkeys (default Ctrl+Space) to toggle any window between a normal restored state and a maximized/always on top state. This allows you to quickly focus on one app window at a time.

Some of the use cases where Maximize Always comes in handy:

• Temporarily focus on one maximized app window like your text editor or browser when you need to focus.
• Keep frequently used windows like calculators or note apps visible at all times.
• Maximize game or media player windows that don't have a built-in max/always on top functionality.

Unlike dedicated distraction-free/kiosk apps, Maximize Always keeps all the native window controls intact. This means you retain all functionality while a window is pinned. It also works with the majority of apps and windows, unlike solutions like full-screen mode.

The always on top functionality ensures the pinned app stays visible even when other apps are open. This allows you to reference content in the pinned window while you work on documents in other software.

For the most flexible experience, Maximize Always lets your customize hotkeys, tweak options like window snapping behavior, opacity levels for unfocused windows and more. It also has Windows 10 taskbar thumbnail previews for easy switching between pinned app windows.

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