DeskPad is a macOS virtual display manager and window management utility designed to isolate and share specific screen content. It creates software-defined monitors at the operating system level to provide a dedicated drawing surface for mirroring content to an audience without exposing the primary workspace.
The tool employs cursor location tracking to automate window focus, automatically bringing application windows to the front when the mouse enters the virtual display area. It allows for the creation and resizing of virtual monitors through system-level preferences to ensure shared content matches the required resolution.
The system manages the presentation workflow by coordinating virtual-to-physical mirroring and monitoring cursor coordinates to trigger window activation and layering changes.