5 Smart Ways to Set Up Virtual Multi-Screens on Your Laptop

If you're looking to manage multiple windows efficiently on a single laptop, consider using virtual multi-screen features. Without needing an external monitor, you can significantly boost productivity through optimized multitasking. This post introduces five practical methods to set up virtual multi-displays using built-in Windows tools and free utilities .     1. Built-in Virtual Desktops on Windows Virtual Desktops allow you to create separate workspaces within a single physical screen. They're great for focusing on specific tasks while enabling quick switching between environments. Windows + Tab: View all desktops Windows + Ctrl + D: Create new virtual desktop Windows + Ctrl + Left/Right: Switch desktops Windows + Ctrl + F4: Close current desktop For example, Desktop 1 can host your document editor, Desktop 2 for YouTube, and Desktop 3 for Photoshop— seamlessly switching between them as needed. 2. Snap Assist for Split-Scr...