screenshare_issues.md

Fixing Screen Share Pausing in Chrome (Windows)

When Chrome pauses your screen share because the VDO.Ninja window loses focus, try these fixes:

Chrome Settings

Disable Throttling Flags

chrome://flags/#enable-throttle-display-none-and-visibility-hidden-cross-origin-iframes
chrome://flags/#calculate-native-win-occlusion

Set both to Disabled and restart Chrome.

Adjust Performance Settings

1. Go to chrome://settings/performance
2. Disable "Memory Saver" and "Energy Saver" features
3. Turn off "Throttle Javascript timers in background"

Prevent Tab Discarding

1. Navigate to chrome://discards/
2. Find VDO.Ninja tabs in the list
3. Toggle off "Auto Discardable" for those tabs

Window Management

Keeping Windows Active

• Don't minimize VDO.Ninja or shared application windows
• Keep at least a portion of VDO.Ninja visible on screen

Virtual Desktops

• Create a new desktop: Win + Tab → "+ New desktop"
• Move VDO.Ninja to one desktop, your application to another
• Switch between desktops: Ctrl + Win + Left/Right Arrow

Alternative Solutions

If issues persist:

• Try ElectronCapture.app to bypass browser throttling
• Use dedicated desktop applications instead of browser-based solutions
• Consider third-party window pinning applications