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# Work with Browsers and Apps

> The floating task bar opens Perplexity while you work in another app. It is available on Windows and Mac.

<h2 id="h_use_the_floating_task_bar"><b>Use the floating task bar</b></h2>

<p>The floating task bar opens Perplexity while you work in another app. It is available on Windows and Mac.</p>

<p>Use it to start a request or bring relevant desktop context into Perplexity. Open the main app when you need the full task, file, or history view.</p>

<p>On Mac, the default shortcut is pressing the left and right <strong>Command</strong> keys together. Open <strong>Settings → Shortcuts</strong> to view or change the floating task bar and voice shortcuts. On Windows, use <strong>Settings → Shortcuts</strong> to view or change the configured shortcut.</p>

<h2 id="h_use_voice"><b>Use voice</b></h2>

<p>Voice lets you speak a request instead of typing it. It is available on Windows and Mac.</p>

<p>On Mac, hold <code>FN</code> to start voice mode, then speak the task you want Perplexity to perform. On Windows, use <code>Ctrl</code>+<code>Shift</code>+<code>X</code>.</p>

<p>Open <strong>Settings → Shortcuts</strong> to view or change the shortcut.</p>

<h2 id="h_use_incognito_mode"><b>Use Incognito mode</b></h2>

<p>Incognito mode keeps a search out of your saved history. Enable it by clicking a button in the top right corner of a new task page.</p>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>Incognito searches are not stored. Once a session is closed, it cannot be recovered.</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>Normal mode keeps your signed-in history, so your other searches and threads remain available.</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_work_with_comet"><b>Work with Comet</b></h2>

<p>On Mac, install <a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/comet">Comet</a> so Perplexity can browse, research, and perform supported web actions. There is no separate Comet connector to enable in the app before first use. When a task needs the local browser, the app requests permission and then uses the installed Comet browser.</p>

<h2 id="h_work_with_installed_apps"><b>Work with installed apps</b></h2>

<p>Installed-app control is available on Mac, not Windows. It can work through supported Mac apps such as Mail, Finder, Slack, Messages, and Notes.</p>

<p>Installed-app control is different from a connector:</p>

<ul>
  <li>
    <p>An <strong>installed app</strong> is used through the application running on the Mac.</p>
  </li>

  <li>
    <p>A <strong>connector</strong> gives Perplexity access to an account or service through an integration.</p>
  </li>
</ul>