Some of us use the same computer for many purposes, including work, education, and gaming. As a result, the screen fills up with numerous shortcuts, files, documents, images, and videos. DesktopUp’s inventors solved this problem by developing a tool to divide workspaces, ensuring that the files you need are always available when you need themneed them.
DesktopUp is free to download and does not require activation.
Some could argue that Windows has long had built-in virtual desktops, and they are correct. However, the main advantage of this program is that it allows you to securely attach a specific local folder to another desktop and instantly display its contents on the screen for quick access.
The tool consumes almost no RAM in the background and does not stress the processor when switching contexts, making it suitable for older, less powerful computers.
The interface is simple, with all settings organized in a single window. Creating a new workspace requires only a few clicks; enter a name and choose a folder. You can make numerous such desktops. But the most fascinating feature is autostart. You can set up a profile so that when you switch to the Design desktop, the source folder opens and a powerful graphics editor launches. It only takes one click to return to the basic Windows screen.
Key Features:
- Create unlimited isolated workspaces and hard-link directories to individual profiles.
- Automatically launches essential software and uses minimal PC system resources.
- Portable assembly for easy work on the go.
There is a competition called Dexpot, which is a desktop manager mashup with numerous settings, but it is complex and tough for beginners to use. There’s also the simple VirtuaWin, which is extremely lightweight but has a mediocre user interface.
