Is anyone using virtual desktops combined with multiple monitors? I somehow never got into virtual desktops because my machine at a time wasn't fast enough to switch them seamlessly. Also, I always like to shut down everything I'm not working on, ideally working on one thing only (albeit spanning multiple windows). Too many windows is usually a signal that I need to finish unfinished stuff, organize and refocus. Nowdays I'm using two monitors and I'm wondering if I should try to experiment with virtual desktops again; or are those two redundant?
So…
- What virtual desktop programs work well with multiple monitors?
- How do you organize your virtual desktops on multiple monitors?
Best Answer
I use virtual desktops with multiple (2) monitors.
The program I use for Virtual Desktops is "VirtuaWin".
I organize my virtual desktops the following way: Desktop 1: Internet Desktop 2: Office (writing, powerpoint etc) Desktop 3: Programming/Development Desktop 4: Media (audio software etc). Desktop 5: Processing (when I have a batch script/programm running for a long time).
IMO: The idea of having two monitors is to have more "context" available while working. The idea of having several virtual desktops is being able to order programs according to a set of tasks.