How to open a new desktop window
There are a few ways to open a new desktop window, depending on your operating system and the type of desktop environment you're using. Here are a few methods:
Windows:
- Press the Windows key + D: This will minimize all windows and show the desktop. You can then click on the "New Window" button in the taskbar to open a new desktop window.
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar and select "New Window" from the context menu.
- Press the Windows key + Tab to cycle through your open windows, and then click on the "New Window" button that appears.
Mac (OS X):
- Press Command (⌘) + Shift + N: This will open a new desktop window.
- Go to the Apple menu and select "New Window" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "Desktop" icon in the Dock and select "New Window" from the dropdown menu.
Linux:
- Press the Super key (usually the Windows key) + D: This will minimize all windows and show the desktop. You can then click on the "New Window" button in the panel to open a new desktop window.
- Right-click on an empty area of the panel and select "New Window" from the context menu.
- Press the Super key + Tab to cycle through your open windows, and then click on the "New Window" button that appears.
Other methods:
- Use a keyboard shortcut: Some desktop environments, such as GNOME and KDE, allow you to open a new desktop window using a keyboard shortcut. For example, you can press Ctrl + Shift + D on GNOME to open a new desktop window.
- Use a desktop widget: Some desktop widgets, such as the "Desktop Switcher" widget on GNOME, allow you to open a new desktop window by clicking on the widget.