Helium
A floating browser window for macOS that displays web content above other applications without blocking interaction.
What is Helium?
Helium is a macOS application that provides a floating browser window that stays on top of all other windows. It solves the problem of web content or media players being hidden behind other applications, allowing users to watch videos or browse the web while working in other apps without constant window switching.
macOS users who frequently multitask with media playback or web content alongside other productivity applications, such as students, professionals, or content consumers.
Developers choose Helium for its unique non-intercepting translucency feature, which allows visibility and interaction with underlying applications, unlike standard always-on-top windows that block mouse input.
Overview
A floating browser window for OS X
Use Cases
Best For
- Watching tutorial videos while coding in an IDE
- Following a live stream while working on documents
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