As someone who frequently copies and pastes, Irely on clipboard managersto get work done on my Mac.
Quite often, when I copy something, I forget to immediately paste it elsewhere.
Without a clipboard manager, that item would be lost forever the instant I copied something else.
Recently, apps have begun using a workaround involving the picture-in-picture (PiP) mode to monitor the clipboard.
These apps generate a static video frame that stays running in a floating window.
The video does nothing, but it allows the clipboard manager to monitor and store everything you copy.
Are clipboard manager apps safe?
The clipboard is a very sensitive space.
When you’re using a clipboard manager, you’re giving it access to a lot of sensitive data.
As a rule of thumb, you should avoid ad-supported apps for sensitive features such as clipboard management.
These areYoink($6) andPastePal(free download, $15 to unlock all features).
It’s been around for many years andI’ve recommended it previously, too.
Then, select Monitor Clipboard and choose how long you want it to keep an eye on your clipboard.
Select Monitor Clipboard once more to enable it.
As long as the picture-in-picture (PiP) window is open, the clipboard manager will be running.
you could close this window anytime to stop Yoink from monitoring your clipboard.
The app has a single in-app purchase that unlocks all its features on all platforms.
Open PastePal on your iPhone and go to the options tab in the bottom-right corner.
