In Windows 10, you will have the option of using virtual desktops. Right now you just have one desktop per monitor — but with virtual desktops, you can switch between as many desktops as you like.
20 years later, and finally what I took for granted in x-windows.
I've gotten used to Win 8 after removing every trace of Metro apps. Win+x key shortcut and Shell:AppsFolder desktop shortcut have all I need.







