Virtual Desktops: Chrome Extension for Organized Window Management
Virtual Desktops is a free Chrome extension developed by Rudolf Polzer that brings virtual desktop capabilities to ChromeOS. With this extension, users can create multiple virtual desktops and easily move windows between them using keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, it offers a tiling grid layout feature, allowing users to position windows on the grid with ease.
To make the most out of Virtual Desktops, it is recommended to use the provided keyboard shortcuts. Users can set their own shortcut by accessing the extension's settings or use the default shortcut of [Shift]-[Alt]-d. Once configured, users can take advantage of various keyboard commands. For example, pressing [Shortcut] q will move the current window to the top left position on the grid. Other position and size keys are displayed in the popup for easy reference.
Virtual Desktops also offers functionality for extracting tabs from windows. By pressing [Shortcut] [Modifier]-q, users can extract the current tab from the current window and move it to the top left position on the grid. This feature can be useful for organizing and managing different tabs within the virtual desktops.
In terms of virtual desktop navigation, users can switch between virtual desktops by pressing [Shortcut] [Left] to go to the previous virtual desktop or [Shortcut] [Right] to go to the next virtual desktop. Additionally, users can send the current window to the previous or next virtual desktop by pressing [Shortcut] [Modifier]-[Left] or [Shortcut] [Modifier]-[Right], respectively.
Overall, Virtual Desktops is a handy Chrome extension for ChromeOS users who want to enhance their window management experience. With the ability to create virtual desktops, move windows with keyboard shortcuts, and utilize a tiling grid layout, users can stay organized and boost productivity while working on their Chromebooks.
