Windows Multiple Desktops Shortcuts ~upd~

If you are still using Alt + Tab to hunt for a specific window buried under ten others, you are working harder, not smarter. Adopting these shortcuts is the single easiest way to upgrade your Windows productivity without spending a dime.

Win + Tab → Open Task View Win + Ctrl + D → New desktop Win + Ctrl + F4 → Close current desktop Win + Ctrl + ← / → → Switch desktops Win + Shift + ← / → → Move window to other desktop windows multiple desktops shortcuts

One specific behavior worth praising is how Windows handles moving apps between desktops. While there isn't a default "one-key" shortcut to move a window to another desktop, the Win + Tab overview allows you to right-click an app and "Move to" a specific desktop. Once learned, this allows for on-the-fly organization that is highly intuitive. If you are still using Alt + Tab

Attempting to use Virtual Desktops with a mouse is clunky. You have to hover over the Task View button, wait for the thumbnails to load, and click a tiny strip at the bottom. It breaks your rhythm. While there isn't a default "one-key" shortcut to