Windows uses "Virtual Desktops" to group your open windows. You can cycle through them instantly or use a bird's-eye view. Press Win + Ctrl + Right Arrow . Previous Desktop: Press Win + Ctrl + Left Arrow .

: Win + Tab — This allows you to see all desktops and open apps at once. Create New Desktop : Win + Ctrl + D . Close Current Desktop : Win + Ctrl + F4 . Apple calls these workspaces Spaces . Switch Desktops : Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow .

A truly good feature would go beyond basic shortcuts. Here’s a design concept:

If you want to transform your computer from a tool into a workspace, don't settle for the default arrow keys. Map your desktop switching to Win/Control + J/K . It sounds trivial, but navigating your computer without looking at the keyboard or lifting your hands is the closest you can get to a "digital telepathy."

Here’s a breakdown of how to switch desktops (virtual workspaces) using keyboard shortcuts on major operating systems, followed by a suggestion for a “good feature” improvement.

Here is an interesting review of the three main philosophies of desktop switching, rated by their efficiency and "flow state" potential.

This is the pinnacle of desktop navigation. It is the method preferred by programmers and writers because it prioritizes ergonomics.