: Using Alt+Esc is a common workaround, as it often cycles through open windows on the host without triggering the client's local Alt+Tab menu.
| Issue | Fix | |-------|-----| | Alt+Tab shows black screen | Switch game to Borderless Windowed | | Host locks up after Alt+Tab | Disable "Focus assist" and fullscreen optimizations on host | | Can’t return to game | Use Moonlight overlay → Send Ctrl+Alt+Del → Cancel | | Alt+Tab activates host shortcuts | Use a separate input profile in Moonlight | alt tab moonlight
| Feature | Moonlight (Open Source) | Steam Link | Parsec | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Passes keystroke to Host. | Passes keystroke to Host. | Passes keystroke to Host. | | Multitasking UI | Basic window management. | Overlay support for Steam Chat. | Advanced "Overlays" for approved apps. | | Minimize Behavior | Stream freezes if client minimizes. | Stream freezes. | Stream continues (configurable). | : Using Alt+Esc is a common workaround, as
is an open-source client for NVIDIA GameStream and Sunshine. It allows users to stream games and desktops from a host PC to a client device (PC, mobile, tablet). It utilizes high-efficiency video encoding (H.264/H.265) and low-latency input forwarding. | Passes keystroke to Host