Windows 10 Virtual Desktops & Why YOU Should Be Using Them

Using Windows 10 Virtual Desktops (WVD) can help maximize and increase productivity without the need for more physical space. This feature is perfect for those that don't have multiple monitors or are working in a limited environment. In this video we show what virtual desktops are, how to use them, important keyboard shortcuts, and how to delete your Windows Virtual Desktop.

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[xxx.xxx.xxx.xxjoker]

This would have been great if the the virtual desktop organization could be saved in a file, so even after a restart, if we launch the same apps, they will be positioned in the same virtual desktop with the same placement and size. PowerToys (Fancy Zones) from Microsoft proposes as well some features like Virtual Desktop, but virtual desktop configurations saving does not exist.

[commonsense]

Although your video is nice to show the features, I don't see much value in multiple desktops. What am I missing?
When working with maximized apps, the only advantage that I can see over multiple windows on 1 desktop is that they don't take up taskbar space.
In my opinion, for this feature to bring true advantages of replacing monitors or creating life/work borders, it needs these features:
1. Different shortcut icons on different desktops so that they can be grouped as work or play or video etc
2. Different color scheme and background so that it is obvious if a desktop is work or play or video etc
3. Ability to assign resolutions independently to each desktop. Some apps require more real estate, but small font is hard to see on every app. Others do not need the space, and it is better to be able to read larger text and see larger icons.
Am I missing something?

[heyguyslolGAMING]

This video was extremely helpful, tyvm. I was trying to figure out how to run my chat for streaming on all virtual desktops as i toggle between them on a multi monitor setup and I was not aware of the option to run a specific app on all desktops. This solved my issue, so a big thx.

[obtrunco]

Thanks a lot. I've been using this feature for a little while now since I've been working from home and only have one ultra wide screen. My main complaint is that for dragging windows from one desktop to another you always have to go into task view which adds an extra step. Would be an improvement if one could either drag any window to the edge and have it automatically go to the next desktop, or right-click on the top edge of any window and have the option to drag to the next desktop within the menu.

[SgtSeth]

This feature is great for people that are conducting multi tasks at once, to assist with focus on a single task. It does NOT remove the need for a multi-monitor setup if you are stuck to smaller (ie 24-27") monitors and still need the real estate for having multiple windows/app/programs/excel sheets open.

[GmanGavin]

OMG I've been using virtual desktops forever so amazing. I setup 3 to 4 in an order of Casual, Art, Work, and video editing.
But the show on all desktops is something completely new to me and removes a lot of needs.

[davidmcbroom]

This really works for me. Wish I could save desktops so they would load automatically at start up.

[MartinCollazos]

Will be great if any desktop has a clean bottom bar and desktop icons so you can organize in a better way, even a different wallpaper to feel the change

[simonblanck]

I am using multi monitor setup and virtual desktop and its a no brainer for me. So easy to have certain screens setup for multiple purposes. I might have 7-8 different customized desktop views and three monitors is not enough. With that said I do not see this as an option for going from three over to 1 monitor. Never, but it is a nice feature I will always use.

[danunverzagt]

Wish I had watched this video first. Well explained and detailed.

[Dex_M]

You can also double click on desktop in the task view to change the name :D it's
a really cool feature

[bluesrike]

Can you setup a different set of pinned items on each virtual desktop?

For example:
Desktop 1 is my "Play" area where I have Steam, Discord pinned to the taskbar.

Desktop 2 is my "Work" area where I have Skype and Zoom pinned to the taskbar.

[charlesrichardson]

Thanks you! I was looking for the Alt-Ctl-cusor right/left combination for a LONG time. But I like the overview, thank you.

[_quixote]

Windows 11 made virtual desktop, and split screen way more productive and improved productivity in general

[mouizeddinekisma]

Thanks so much for this, i needed to keep rdp window active while minimized and having a new desktop work fine so far <3

[Zaptosis]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial, I guess a bit long for what it is but still awesome! Going to try & implement these to improve productivity.

[smfort]

This is extremely useful for someone on the road with a laptop screen only. Just discovered this Windows 10 feature. Thanks.

[HarryNicNicholas]

what would be nice is to be able to turn sound off if you want to swap without a previous sound file still playing.

[naughtykid]

I still have two monitors so I can quickly read stream chat or want to see what is currently playing but this feature is useful and I’d like to thank you for helping me figure out how it works as I only knew how to make virtual desktops

[bajgen]

yeah this is helpful, cuz when i was playing a game and rage smashed my keyboard one time it switched my screen to the side and i got so confused and mad at the same time and wanted help to fix it and now i know you can do V.D's for windows 10