Windows also introduced the concept of theWindows Storeand more recently there has been the concept of package management.

Another new feature to Windows 10 was the ability to use virtual workspaces.

What Are Virtual Workspaces?

The Task View button in Windows 10

A workspace lets you run different applications on different versions of the desktop.

you might now easily switch between the applications on one desktop and there is more space on the desktop.

you’re free to also easily switch between workspaces to view the other applications.

The View Task view in Windows 10.

you’re free to bring up the same view by pressing theWindowsandTabkeys at the same time.

When you first select this icon you will see all of your applications lined up on the screen.

This screen is used for showing workspaces.

The New Desktop button

You may also refer to workspaces as desktops or virtual desktops.

They all mean the same thing.

In Windows 10 this screen is known as theTask Viewscreen.

The Close Desktop button in Windows 10

Create a Workspace

In the upper-left corner, you’ll see an option calledNew Desktop.

Select this to add a new virtual desktop.

you could also press theWindows key+Ctrl+F4while on a virtual desktop to delete it.

Moving an app from one workspace to another.

you’re free to also press theWindows key+Ctrl+ either theleftorright arrowat any point.

There doesn’t appear to be a default keyboard shortcut for this yet.

Summary

For a number of years, Linux distributions have often emulated the Windows desktop.

The tables appear to have turned somewhat and Microsoft is now borrowing features from the Linux desktop.