When I switch to a desktop that has the hangouts "window" on it, it steals the focus.
Steps to repeat:
* Desktop 1 has a terminal and the hangouts window
* Type in the terminal
* Switch to desktop 2 (using CTRL+ALT+RightArrow)
* Switch back to desktop 1
* Continue typing in the terminal
Outcome:
Nothing happens in the terminal because your focus is on hangouts (as visible in the desktop title bar)
Expected:
The terminal keeps focus
This is just one example (switching desktops) but there seems to be lots of different ways in which hangouts steals focus.
It's not a traditional window so I don't see options to disable "always on top" if that's what's happening.
This is the hangouts "window" I'm referring to:
Best Answer
The 'Always on top' behavior can be toggled in the settings for the hangouts app itself. Click on the gear icon to get to the settings menu.