Always on top for the material you need beside your work.
PinPoint keeps critical reference material visible while you work in another app. Built for Windows with a high-performance overlay, it helps you avoid Alt-Tab archaeology when you need documentation, tickets, or a side-by-side viewer on screen without turning your whole desktop into a tiling window manager science project.
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Technical specifications
| Spec | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Data Sovereignty | Window pin state and preferences remain local; no cloud account |
| Telemetry Status | None |
| Core Runtime | Rust / native Win32 overlay with layered-window border feedback |
| Network Requirements | Fully functional offline |
| Deployment Compatibility | Windows 10 and 11; direct purchase |
| Workflow | Always-on-top reference windows without focus stealing |
Engineering
Dual-path Win11 DWM borders vs GDI layered fallbacks in Rust: thread-safe HWND maps, DPI-aware bitmaps, and debounced renders for click-through overlays.
Deep Dive
Owned utility model: PinPoint: Always On Top as one-time purchase—on-device use, no mandatory cloud checks, Microsoft Store install.
Learn when to use PinPoint for reference windows, PDF viewers, browser tabs, hotkey pinning, and focused always-on-top setups without installing a full utility suite.
Browse PinPoint workflow guides , read how Win32 border overlays work in Rust , or compare PinPoint vs PowerToys Always On Top .
Frequently Asked Questions
PinPoint keeps critical reference material visible while you work in another app. Built for Windows with a high-performance overlay, it helps you avoid Alt-Tab archaeology when you need documentation, tickets, or a side-by-side viewer on screen without turning your whole desktop into a tiling window manager science project.
PinPoint costs $3.99 USD as a one-time purchase on the Microsoft Store. There are no subscriptions, no recurring fees, and no usage limits. You pay once and own it.
PinPoint runs on Windows. It is a native desktop application built with Rust and Tauri for minimal resource usage and maximum performance.
No. PinPoint is a local-first utility that runs entirely on your device. It does not upload data to the cloud, does not require an account for core functionality, and works fully offline after installation.
No. PinPoint has zero telemetry. It does not phone home, does not track usage patterns, and does not send any data off your machine. Your files and workflow stay private.
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