GUIDES, COMPARISONS & PRODUCTIVITY ESSAYS
Crafting the fastest desktop note experience for macOS.
Deep-dives into macOS windowing architectures, zero-friction markdown capture, and workflow optimizations for power users.
ComparisonsOct 31, 20266 min read
The Best Floating Notes Apps for macOS in 2026 (Why Native Stickies Falls Short)
Looking for a modern, always-on-top floating scratchpad for Mac? We compared Apple Stickies, Raycast Notes, Tot, SideNotes, and Float to find the fastest desktop note companion.
Rohith GillaGuidesOct 31, 20265 min read
How to Keep Sticky Notes Always on Top Over Full-Screen Apps on Mac
Learn why Apple Stickies "Float on Top" disappears in full-screen mode on macOS, and how to keep your notes permanently pinned above full-screen apps and video calls.
Rohith GillaWorkflowsOct 31, 20264 min read
Building the Ultimate Obsidian Quick-Capture Scratchpad on macOS
Stop waiting for Obsidian to load just to write a fleeting thought. Discover how to connect Float to your Obsidian vault for instantaneous, local-first markdown capture.
Rohith Gilla