i've noticed that when i got some programs open and they are on top, the media keys aren't working and apparently it doesn't matter which keyboard it is. my brother and i both tested the same program and they don't work when the program is on top (they do work if the program is not focused/on top) with 2 different machines and 2 different keyboards.

so what i was wondering is, is there a way to prevent programs from blocking these buttons?

for those not knowing which buttons i mean:

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