How to Create and Use Multiple Desktops in Windows 10 and Windows 11: Why Would You Want to Have Multiple Desktops?

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Do you find yourself struggling to keep track of all your open windows? Are you constantly having to minimize and maximize different applications in order to get work done? If so, then you may benefit from using multiple desktops in Windows 10 or Windows 11. In this blog post, we will show you how to create and use multiple desktops in both of these operating systems. We will also discuss some of the benefits of doing so.

Most of us only have one desktop that we use for everything. But what if you could have multiple desktops? Windows actually has a built-in feature that allows you to create and use multiple desktops.

Creating and using multiple desktops is a great way to boost your productivity. Having multiple desktops can help you keep your open windows organized and make it easier to find the information you need. Additionally, using multiple desktops can help reduce desktop clutter. If you have a lot of applications open at once, creating additional desktops can give you more space to work.

There are several advantages to working with multiple desktops in Windows 10 or Windows 11. Some of these advantages include:

  • Increased productivity: As we mentioned earlier, using multiple desktops can help you keep your open windows organized and make it easier to find the information you need. Additionally, using multiple desktops can help reduce desktop clutter.

  • More desktop space: If you have a lot of applications open at once, creating additional desktops can give you more space to work.

  • Easier access to your applications: You can customize each desktop to contain the applications that you use most often. This way, you can quickly and easily access the applications you need without having to search through a bunch of open windows.

  • Better performance: Having multiple desktops can actually help improve your computer's performance. This is because each desktop runs as its own process, so your computer doesn't have to work as hard to keep track of all the open windows.

How to create multiple desktops?

If you are using Windows 10, you can create a new desktop by following these steps:

  1. Click on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.

  2. Right-click on the desktop that is currently open.

  3. Select "New desktop" from the menu.

  4. A new desktop will open up

To create a new desktop in Windows 11:

  1. Click the “Task View” button located on the taskbar. Then, click the “New Desktop” button that appears at the bottom of the screen. You can also create a new desktop by pressing the Windows key + Ctrl + D.

  2. To switch between desktops in Windows 11, click the “Task View” button on the taskbar and then click the desktop you want to switch to. You can also press the Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow keys to quickly switch between desktops.

  3. you can also move windows from one desktop to another. To do this, click the “Task View” button on the taskbar and then drag the window you want to move to a different desktop.

There are several reasons why you might want to use multiple desktops. Maybe you want to keep your work desktop separate from your personal desktop. Maybe you want to have a desktop for each project you're working on. Or maybe you just want to declutter your desktop and make it easier to find things.

Whatever your reasons, multiple desktops can be a great way to increase your productivity and ease of access. If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11, we recommend that you try using multiple desktops. It's an easy way to get more done in less time.

Happy productivity-boosted working!

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