I configured steam to open on a separate desktop using window rules, but it also grabs the attention and plasma will automatically switch to the desktop it opened to. Is there a way to stop that from happening?
Steam opens 3 windows, so switching to another desktop will be reverted 3 times.
In the System settings, under Window Management > Window Behaviour, in the Focus tab, there is a Focus stealing prevention selector. If it’s set to extreme, then it does prevent switching to another desktop when I open a window that gets sent there.
I think that’s what you want but I guess it would mess with all applications, not just Steam. I don’t think you can do it per application.
I remember there being a window management protocol that would allow more control but I don’t think Kwin implements it yet.
Thank you! I set it to high and that solved the problem for me. This has plagued me for a long time. Finally it has been resolved 🙏
Thanks again!
Yeah, both steam and discord do this and it’s stupid.
Sorry, can’t help you, but I’m sure the other comment already gave you a working solution.
I can’t even stop windows from stealing focus on the same desktop with window rules anymore.
