Use Multiple Desktops on One Screen With the Virtual Desktop Feature in Windows 10
Take advantage of the virtual desktop feature in Windows 10 to organize your virtual space while working on a bunch of different things at once.
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Feb. 15, 2022 4:00 a.m. PT
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We'll show you how to use virtual desktops on Windows 10.
Using virtual desktops in Windows 10 can be highly advantageous, particularly for anyone with a single-monitor setup. If you're still working from home due to the pandemic and juggling several different projects on the same computer, multiple desktops can be a life-saver. [And now, if you're one of the many who are upgrading toWindows 11, it's even easier to set up and toggle between multiple virtual desktops. And you'll have access toother cool features like support for Android apps.] Whether you're a longtime Windows 10 user or have onlyrecently upgraded to Windows 10aftersupport for Windows 7 endedin 2020, we'll walk you through using multiple virtual desktops.
The Task View pane in Windows 10 allows you to add an unlimited number of virtual desktops quickly and easily. You can manage the view of your virtual desktop, and move applications to different desktops, show windows on all desktops or close pages on a selected desktop. Here's how to do it.
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