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 Post subject: Nexus - Per desktop active taskslist in multi-desktop setup
PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2025 1:59 am 
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I would like an option in Winstep Nexus to have a per-desktop active running apps list/tasklist.

That way, the task list on the active virtual desktop would show only applications/windows active on the current virtual desktop, just as the Windows 11 standard taskbar does, not all opened apps/windows from all virtual desktops, as the Nexus is working now.

I have multiple virtual desktops, often with dozens of open windows, and Nexus Dock quickly becomes overpopulated. I do use grouping of apps, so it shows only one icon initially, but when it expands (for instance, I often have 20 Chrome windows running), it's a mess.

So, please add an option in the task tab of the preferences: "Show only the apps/windows active on the current virtual desktop"

For the paid version, Nexus could offer app grouping per desktop using subdocks, drawers, etc., so the user could quickly jump from 1 app to another, no matter the desktop it occupies.


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2025 2:19 am 
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Two things:

1. Working with Windows Virtual Desktops (although I don't think many people use them, but I could be wrong) is kind of on the to-do list and has been for a while. At the speed I have been adding features lately it probably won't take too long before adding support for those.

2. This said, it will NOT be a feature in the free version of Nexus. The free version is already too good for its (my?) own good. Remember, I have to eat too :D

The proof is that with all that VD usage you're obviously a sophisticated user YET the free version seems to be "good enough" for you (even though you're missing out on a ton of stuff only available on the paid versions :wink: ).

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2025 3:56 am 
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winstep wrote:
Two things:

1. Working with Windows Virtual Desktops (although I don't think many people use them, but I could be wrong) is kind of on the to-do list and has been for a while. At the speed I have been adding features lately it probably won't take too long before adding support for those.

VDs under Windows are not very well implemented in my experience in the past. I doubt too many people are using them. Also, there are not just the ones supplied by Win but a number of 3rd party ones, and I'm not sure if this could be compatible with all of them.

That said, they were great under those unices that had them as standard - e.g., Solaris - and are fab under Linux, where I tend to use typically between 3 and 5.
winstep wrote:
2. This said, it will NOT be a feature in the free version of Nexus. The free version is already too good for its (my?) own good.

Indeed! It's far too good already, evidently.
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Remember, I have to eat too :D

Really? Who would have thought! ;) :lol: [/sarcasm]
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The proof is that with all that VD usage you're obviously a sophisticated user YET the free version seems to be "good enough" for you (even though you're missing out on a ton of stuff only available on the paid versions :wink: ).

Indeed. Curious. :roll:

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