Gaming modes and performance HUD

The three input modes

• View keeps the overlay visible while pointer input continues to the game.
• Interact lets you operate the visible Side Whisper controls.
• Focus intentionally transfers keyboard ownership so you can type and navigate.

Performance HUD

The Pro-preview HUD reports only locally observed values. Game FPS is derived from real PresentMon frame events for a validated game process. Missing counters remain missing.

• Inline, column, and minimal layouts
• Left or right work-area anchoring
• Independent metric visibility
• Text size, weight, case, color, opacity, and optional backing plate

Compatibility boundaries

Borderless and normal fullscreen workflows are the primary target. Exclusive fullscreen, anti-cheat restrictions, protected video, and unusual multi-GPU setups can change what Windows allows an overlay to display or measure.