A Tour of Windows 10 Virtual Desktops

Hey there! Let’s dive into the world of Windows 10 virtual desktops together. I’ll be your guide, showing you all the nooks and crannies of this incredible feature.

What are Virtual Desktops?

I’m sure you’ve experienced the frustration of having too many open windows cluttering up your computer screen. Well, virtual desktops are here to save the day! They allow you to have multiple desktop spaces, each with its own set of apps and windows.

Picture this: you can have one desktop dedicated to work-related tasks, another for personal use, and even one for entertainment. It’s like having multiple monitors, except it’s all neatly organized within one screen.

How do I Create and Switch between Virtual Desktops?

Creating a virtual desktop is as easy as pie. Just press the Windows key and the “Tab” key at the same time to open the Task View. From there, you’ll see a “New Desktop” button on the bottom-right. Click it, and voila! A new virtual desktop is born.

To switch between desktops in a flash, press the Windows key and the “Ctrl” key with either the left or right arrow. You’ll be seamlessly transported to your desired world of apps and windows.

Moving Apps between Desktops

Now, let’s talk about shuffling your apps between desktops. If you want to move an app from one desktop to another, simply open the Task View, click and hold the app you want to move, and drag it to the desired desktop. See? It’s like conducting a magic trick with your fingertips.

Customize and Manage Desktops

Windows 10 allows you to personalize your virtual desktops to suit your needs. Just right-click on any virtual desktop thumbnail in the Task View and select “Rename” to give it a meaningful title.

And guess what? You can also close any virtual desktop you’re not using. Just open the Task View, hover your mouse over the desktop you want to close, and click the “X” that appears. Poof! It’s gone, freeing up precious screen space.

In Conclusion

Well, there you have it! We’ve explored the wonders of Windows 10 virtual desktops together. Now it’s time for you to unleash your productivity and multitasking prowess. With virtual desktops at your disposal, you’ll never feel overwhelmed by open windows again. Enjoy the organized and effortless multitasking experience!

Hey there! I’ve got some exciting news to share with you about Windows 10. Microsoft has introduced a fantastic feature called Task View. It’s a button on the taskbar that lets you add virtual desktops to your Windows experience. Isn’t that cool? With Task View, you can open multiple desktops and have different software running on each one.

Now, I must admit that the virtual desktop option in Windows 10 is slightly overdue. Mac and Linux users have been enjoying this feature for quite some time. But hey, better late than never, right? Having virtual desktops is incredibly handy because it means you can open more software without cluttering up your taskbar with too many window icons. There are even third-party packages available that can add virtual desktops to Windows if you want even more customization options.

So, How Do You Set Up Virtual Desktops in Windows 10?

Well, it’s super simple! To get started, just press the Task View button on your taskbar (or use the shortcut Win key + Tab). This will open up thumbnail previews of all your currently open windows on your current desktop. From there, you can easily switch between the windows by selecting their thumbnails.

Hey there! Let me show you how to set up new desktops. It’s super easy, I promise! Just follow these steps:

First, look for the + New desktop button. You’ll find it at the bottom right of your screen. Go ahead and click on it.

Now, a shiny new desktop will appear, just like magic! But wait, there’s a little catch. Since you haven’t opened any windows yet, you won’t see any previews when you move your cursor over it. No worries, though!

All you have to do is click on Desktop 2 and your new virtual desktop will spring to life. It’s like stepping into a whole new world!

Alright, let’s get started by opening a few software windows in Desktop 2. Once you’ve done that, press the Task View button and switch back to Desktop 1. You’ll notice that none of the windows you opened in Desktop 2 will be visible in Desktop 1.

However, don’t worry! While you can’t have the same windows open in multiple desktops, you can easily move program windows from one virtual desktop to another. To do this, just select Task View and then choose Desktop 2. Once you’re on Desktop 2, you can right-click on any window thumbnail preview to open up a context menu, as shown below.

Hey there! I’ve got something cool to tell you about – the Move to option. You can use this option to switch a program from one desktop to another. Let me show you how. First, select the Move to option, and then choose Desktop 1. This will move the program from the second desktop to the first. Simple, right? Oh, and in case you didn’t know, you can also close a software window by selecting the Close option on that menu.

Now, let’s talk about the new virtual desktop feature. It’s pretty awesome! You can switch between virtual desktops by pressing Ctrl + Win and either the left or right arrow key. It’s like magic – just a couple of key presses and you’re on a whole new desktop.

But wait, there’s more! You can also open and close virtual desktops with keyboard shortcuts. To open a new virtual desktop, simply press the Win key + Ctrl + D. And when you’re ready to close a desktop, use the Win key + Ctrl + F4 hotkey. It’s as easy as that! Trust me, once you start using these shortcuts, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.

Now, let’s talk about third-party virtual desktop software.

Okay, so Windows 10 already has its own virtual desktops, which are pretty great. But if you want even more options and features, you might want to check out some third-party software. One cool program is called VirtuaWin. It offers extra options that you won’t find in Task View.

Ready to give it a try? Here’s what you need to do. First, open this page and click on VirtuaWin 4.4 to download the setup. Once you have the setup file, run the wizard to add VirtuaWin to your Windows 10 system. After that, you’ll see the VirtuaWin icon in the system tray, which is that little up arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen. Easy peasy!

Hey there! So, here’s what you need to do: right-click on the VirtuaWin icon. That’ll bring up a menu with a bunch of options. One of those options is Move to Desktop. Go ahead and select that. Now, you’ll see a few choices, like Move to Desktop 2, Move to Desktop 3, or Move to Desktop 4. This will open up new virtual desktops on your Windows computer.

If you prefer, instead of moving to a specific desktop, you can also use the Move to Next and Move to Previous options to switch between the virtual desktops. That way, you can easily navigate between different desktops and keep everything organized.

So here’s what you do: first, give a little click with your left mouse button on the VirtuaWin icon in the system tray. That will bring up some handy menus for you. One of them is called “Switch To,” another one is called “Move To,” and there’s even one called “Always Show.” Pretty neat, huh?

Okay, now here’s where the magic happens. From the Move To menu, you can transfer any software that’s currently open on one virtual desktop to a different one that’s already open. Just pick the desktop you want it to go to, and voila! Consider it moved.

But hold up, there’s more! If you’d rather switch to a different desktop and program altogether, all you have to do is select it from the Switch To menu. Easy peasy, right?

If you want to make sure certain programs are always visible, you can use the helpful “Always Show” option. This option is not available in the Task View, but it allows you to select programs that will appear on all virtual desktops. Just choose a program from the Always Show menu and it will be included on all desktops.

Another useful option is “Gather All,” which you can find on the context menu. When you select this option, all the open windows in the other desktops will be moved to your current virtual desktop.

If you want even more customization, you can select “Setup” on the VirtuaWin context menu. This will open a window with five different tabs where you can configure hotkeys, modules, and other settings.

Hey there! So, have you heard of Virtual Dimensions? It’s this really cool virtual desktop package designed for Windows 10. If you’re interested, I can guide you through the process of getting it up and running.

First things first, scroll down on this page and give that shiny “here” hyperlink a click. That’ll save the software’s setup for you. Once it’s downloaded, go ahead and run the setup wizard. It’ll take care of the installation for you. Simple, right?

Now, go to the software’s folder and find “Virtual Dimensions” in there. Click on it to launch the program. As soon as you do that, keep an eye out for the “Desk0” icon, which should appear neatly resting in your system tray. It’s a nifty little feature!

Now, here’s what you gotta do: right-click on that icon and choose Configure to open up the Settings window. Once you’ve got that window open, click on the Desktops tab. To add new virtual desktops, just hit the Insert button. When you’re done, click OK to save the settings. Now, all you gotta do is left-click on the Desk0 icon in the system tray to open up the Virtual Dimension window right down here.

When it comes to managing your virtual desktops, there’s a handy grid that I’m excited to tell you about. This grid allows you to have an overview of all your desktops, making it easy to switch between them. Simply select the one you want, and you’ll be transported there in no time. Oh, and if you want to move a program from one desktop to another, it’s as simple as dragging the software icons from one window to another on the grid.

Now, here’s where things get even more exciting. You have the power to customize your experience with Virtual Dimension by setting up your own hotkeys. Just head over to the Settings window and click on “Shortcuts”. You’ll find some empty text boxes there, waiting for your magical touch. Feel free to enter new hotkeys to create shortcuts that suit your needs. Let me give you an example to get you started: if you want a hotkey that opens a new virtual desktop, just type in your desired keyboard shortcut in the “Activate next desk” text box.

If you want to do things differently, you can go to the Desktops tab and choose a desktop from the list. Then, hit the Configure button to open the Desk properties window below. From there, you have the option to set a keyboard shortcut for that specific desktop by entering it in the Hotkey text box. And hey, you can even spruce up your virtual desktops by adding new wallpaper right there in that window.

Virtual desktops are like having multiple screens on your computer, and they’re one of the coolest new things in Windows 10. But don’t worry if you don’t have Windows 10 yet, because you can still get virtual desktops on older versions of Windows with special software. Even if you do have Windows 10, you might find that third-party packages have some extra features and settings that aren’t available in the standard Task View.