Authors: J. P. Chin, J. D. Hollan Venue: Graphics Interface 2019 Why it’s interesting: Observes expert users (programmers, designers) who switch windows 200+ times/hour. Proposes “predictive desktop switching” — pre-loading windows into a secondary desktop.
If you want to navigate without touching your mouse, this is the most efficient method.
Authors: M. Nancel, C. Appert Venue: CHI 2014 Why it’s interesting: Introduces a pie-menu interface to switch directly to a specific virtual desktop (instead of cycling). Measurable 27% faster than Windows’ default Ctrl+Win+←/→.
If you ever feel like your screen is cluttered with too many open windows, Windows "Virtual Desktops" are the solution. They allow you to create multiple desktops—think of one for "Work," one for "Personal," and one for "Gaming"—and switch between them instantly.
Authors: J. P. Chin, J. D. Hollan Venue: Graphics Interface 2019 Why it’s interesting: Observes expert users (programmers, designers) who switch windows 200+ times/hour. Proposes “predictive desktop switching” — pre-loading windows into a secondary desktop.
If you want to navigate without touching your mouse, this is the most efficient method. windows switch between desktops
Authors: M. Nancel, C. Appert Venue: CHI 2014 Why it’s interesting: Introduces a pie-menu interface to switch directly to a specific virtual desktop (instead of cycling). Measurable 27% faster than Windows’ default Ctrl+Win+←/→. Authors: J
If you ever feel like your screen is cluttered with too many open windows, Windows "Virtual Desktops" are the solution. They allow you to create multiple desktops—think of one for "Work," one for "Personal," and one for "Gaming"—and switch between them instantly. If you want to navigate without touching your