nSpaces for Windows

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Download.com staffApril 4, 2012

If you are one of those who want to have a workspace dedicated to specific types of activities, then nSpaces from Bytesignals is definitely the app for you. It helps you set up virtual desktops tailor-made for whatever purpose you choose.

The free virtual desktop application, once installed, requires a little bit of work configuring the different desktops you want to add. However, once this step is done, using the app is quite easy. You can switch desktops by assigning hot keys or launching the Switcher and choosing the desktop you want to use from there. There is also the option of protecting the desktops using passwords. This is useful if you want to limit access to a particular desktop.

nSpaces is an application that brings Mac-like functionality to Windows machines. We did find some minor installation issues with the software, though. It installed a desktop icon without permission during setup and left some folders when it was uninstalled.

What’s new in version 1.2.2

1. Draws the label text on each desktop you customized. 2. Adds the registered hotkey reset windows.3. Fixed bugs.

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GENERAL

Release: February 6, 2012

Latest update: April 4, 2012

Version: 1.2.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

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Windows 2003
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 8

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Total Downloads: 11,372

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User Reviews

3.7/5

6 User Votes

won't open Chrome on the secondary desktops
cg78ithacaSeptember 28, 2014
Pros
I disagree with the user who said it would take 7 days of configuring, it seemed pretty straightforward to me, you can choose the hot keys you want for switching desktops and you can also set the hot keys for each individual desktop (I am looking to create two desktops one called Work and another called Home so I used CTRL-SHIFT-H and CTRL-SHIFT-W for each, as well as CTRL-SHIFT-S for switching back and forth). I liked that you can set the number of desktops - since I want work and home, for me 2 is all I need (I think most others follow the Linux standard of 4) so I could set that, presumably saves some memory and it's simply easier.
Cons
The hot keys work but not so flawlessly. CTRL-SHIFT-S will always pop up the windows with the desktops so you can choose, the other two sometimes will switch, sometimes won't. The biggest con which led me to remove the application was that chrome could only be open in the main (Desktop 1) desktop. Also Windows' sticky notes would only open there. All the other applications that I tried - Word, etc. seemed to work fine in either Desktop.
Summary
Can't use all applications in secondary desktops, at least under Windows 7. Several other minor bugs.
Way too complicated
kei_manAugust 15, 2012
Pros
Does the stuff (after spending hours configuring it!)
Cons
Instead of making you increase productivity... it makes you waste your time configuring the tool.
Summary
A typical example of developpers adding settings each time there is a choice to make, instead of deciding! Conclusion: if you are bored and wonder what to do in the next 7 days, you can install the tool and try configuring it.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Aug 15, 2012<p/>Oops... posted on the wrong page. grrrr. nSpaces is a decent software, extremely simple (which I love). But it does not allow moving windows from one space to another, so it's hardly usable
Simple, efficient with the right element of security
MycastleismyhomeJanuary 14, 2012
Pros
Set your own desktop background, start specific programs on each window, all designed to give you individual workspaces for related tasks - Internet browsing on one, image manipulation in another, games playing in a third and so on. Makes things simple, neat and tidy with no clutter. Gives me the distinct impression that I know what I'm doing. Plus any workspace can be password protected!
Cons
I understand they are working on selecting which desktop icons appear on each window. If they sort that, excellent. Also, I'd prefer a left-click over the icon to select which window I want to go to, but that's nit-picking. Otherwise, no complaints.
Summary
Nice program, certainly worth a try to play with and see if it really does help help you to become more efficient on your laptop/PC.
It does what it says
HoochiemanDecember 8, 2011
Pros
Finaly I can work a little bit like Mac. It is very useful to have two or more different working spaces at a time.
Cons
It should have different icons on each desktop in the next version.
Summary
Try it if you want more desktops on one computer to improve your productivity.
Simple, clean, and works
user1492October 30, 2011
Pros
Really easy to use -- almost no setup time. I installed it and started using it right away. Does what it's supposed to and doesn't seem to use a lot of resources.
Cons
None for me. Other people might want more bells and whistles, but I like how minimal it is.
Summary
I look forward to the updates.
Great Software, very Handy!
jeffreychang8082October 11, 2011
Pros
Increases productivity - I can now split my desktop windows by the tasks I am working on. Allows me to hide my personal windows when my boss checks up on me.
Cons
Nothing I can think of; keep up the good work!
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Organize separate workspaces for different applications to improve your productivity.