Indicator for desktop on Windows 10

wither240
Junior Member

06-15-2016, 09:05 AM

Hi everyone. Started using different Desktops quite often. But unlike Linux, there's no indicator and I can't switch via click of a mouse button . Anyone knows of a third-party app maybe that does this? Thanks so much!

wither240

06-15-2016, 09:05 AM #1

Mandy2727
Member

231

06-16-2016, 12:26 AM

You're asking if what you're describing involves changing operating systems with a simple button press, similar to rebooting into a different OS.

Mandy2727

06-16-2016, 12:26 AM #2

You're asking if what you're describing involves changing operating systems with a simple button press, similar to rebooting into a different OS.

CA_KoolDude
Junior Member

06-17-2016, 09:53 AM

Thank you! No need to worry. Win 10 supports several desktops. Use Ctrl+W to switch between them, moving with the right or left arrows. The issue is that it’s unclear which desktop you’re on, and you can’t use the mouse to change. I’m glad to clarify. Appreciate! EDIT: CTRL WIN (not Ctrl+Alt)

CA_KoolDude

06-17-2016, 09:53 AM #3

SpritzPups
Junior Member

06-29-2016, 03:57 PM

Thanks a lot! I wasn’t aware of this, but yes, it’s not great. It also needs several clicks. Manjaro with XFCE has a nice widget that displays your desktops. Appreciate the help!

SpritzPups

06-29-2016, 03:57 PM #4

Thanks a lot! I wasn’t aware of this, but yes, it’s not great. It also needs several clicks. Manjaro with XFCE has a nice widget that displays your desktops. Appreciate the help!

MavrosGR
Senior Member

579

06-29-2016, 07:42 PM

This tool enables switching between multiple wallpapers and lets you quickly change the corner number to identify the current one. It also includes shortcut options for transitioning desktops. Consider exploring autohotkey for mouse commands or an MX Master if you need gesture support.

MavrosGR

06-29-2016, 07:42 PM #5

DoodleDad
Member

131

06-30-2016, 03:53 AM

No, I haven't tried it yet.

DoodleDad

06-30-2016, 03:53 AM #6

No, I haven't tried it yet.

waderlax
Junior Member

06-30-2016, 04:28 AM

Also check out https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys; it can help with switching between desktops without a mouse and creating new ones.

waderlax

06-30-2016, 04:28 AM #7

Also check out https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys; it can help with switching between desktops without a mouse and creating new ones.

ItsTheSoul
Senior Member

410

07-17-2016, 08:51 AM

The Logitech mouse retains earlier or upcoming desktop shortcuts within its available settings.

ItsTheSoul

07-17-2016, 08:51 AM #8

The Logitech mouse retains earlier or upcoming desktop shortcuts within its available settings.