How to use task view and virtual desktops in Windows 10 Technical Preview

Windows 10 Task View

One of my favorite features on Windows 10 Technical Preview is task view. By swiping from the left side of the screen, I tin come across all the open apps and rapidly switch as needed. Windows x goes a footstep further with virtual desktops. This lets you group apps in multiple desktops. For example, you lot tin can place Outlook, Twitter, and the web browser in one desktop, while you have Netflix in another desktop. The organisation is upwardly to you. See how it works in our how-to video.

There are several ways to bring up Task View. You can swipe from the left edge of the screen, tap the task view button on the task bar, or press the Windows + Tab keys on the keyboard. You tin also swipe upwards on the trackpad with 3 fingers.

While Task View is open up, y'all tin can create a new desktop by tapping the new desktop button on the lower right corner. You tin can also drag apps to that expanse. Once you have created multiple desktops, they appear in Chore View at the bottom every bit Desktop one, Desktop 2, Desktop 3, etc. You lot tin drag apps from one desktop to another. Have a keyboard? You can likewise create a new desktop past pressing Win + Ctrl + D.

Windows 10 Virtual Desktop

There are several ways to switch betwixt desktops. Y'all tin can bring up Task View (encounter above), and then tap the desktop you want to encounter. Another way is by using the keyboard. You tin rapidly switch between virtual desktops by pressing Win + Ctrl + Left or Correct. I oasis't found a similar gesture with the trackpad or the touchscreen.

I love Task View and the virtual desktops on Windows x. They brand me feel more than productive and organized. Do you feel the aforementioned? Sound off in the comments!